How To Hand Wash Silk

[@nekochan1840]

My mom and granny have lots of silk sarees, and we always dry clean them.. Silk is such a beautiful piece, and in our family we tend to hand it over as family heirloom. They stay beautiful even after ages, if taken care of.. Thankyou for this video beautiful lady. Lots of love, stay blessed :)

[@elizabethandiosa4579]

That is beautiful that you hand over the silk sarees. I think it is good to keep some pieces and pass them on to the next generations.

[@nekochan1840]

@@elizabethandiosa4579 Thankyou!! In my country it's a common tradition to hand over beautiful sarees, some sarees can be even a 100 years old but still have the glimmer .

[@elizabethandiosa4579]

I love you Anne Lecour. You are such a great inspiration to women of all ages. I am an older retirement age woman embarking on a new life after leaving abusers behind. Your videos are so uplifting, heart warming and informative. You have certainly helped me to regain and level up my self esteem and self worth.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I have always hand-washed my silks. I do it exactly like you, except I gently squeeze the water through, instead or dipping up and down, and do three rinses in the basin, changing the water each time. A specially-designed washing (low pH, no enzymes) product for silk is really important. Never use Woolite -it damaged or destroyed many of the first silk items I bought.

[@shadowfox277]

Great I just used WOLote damn

[@shadowfox277]

Great I just used Woolite on my 100% silk dress from Zimmerman ugh I hope it will be ok ?

[@AetherealGirl]

Which Woolite product did you use? I use their detergent specifically designed for delicates and it works fine.

[@hildurkristjansdottir6475]

Absolutly my favorite youtube blog, always common sense, useful and interesting. Like that very much.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

There is something infinately satisfying about this video, I love caring for silk and wool,,, never enough details and smart tips for me,,, but the best!!! The best is watching someone else with same interest.. doing it... just right 😎😎😚

[@annemackey1512]

You are so right MA - I am avoiding silk pieces because I’m too worried about how to launder them properly! I’m now a bit more confident!

[@Print229]

Also, I would love to see cashmere and wool cleaning tips, too. ❤️

[@Print229]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Oh! Thank you. 😀

[@michelledry499]

I have had bad experiences with dry cleaning silk so I only hand wash now. Hope you encourage others. Hand washing is quick and easy. If you suspend them on a drying rack they dry so quickly! My flat mesh rack folds up for storage and stacks with others of their own kind. It is made by XOX. A little steam or a careful iron while still a little damp and they are ready to go.

[@bordeauxhouse]

My decluttering efforts have been massive the past three weeks. Today I practiced envisioning the woman of style I want to be. A short time later I purchased two beautiful blouses from Lily Silk with the chicandelegant coupon code! I chose the basic with concealed placket as well as the stand-up collared with the pearl clip, both in pale pink.

[@lindariddle2276]

I have washed silk scarves twice. Both times colors fade. I only have a couple of silk tops because of the dry cleaning. If the instructions say washable and It’s pastel I would try. Your Lilysilk blouses are beautiful!

[@kimberlyberlin4999]

I recently found a beautiful red silk blouse at the thrift store. It said dry clean only but I hand washed it at home. A lot of red dye came out in the water. I see now that this shirt is not colorfast and needs dry cleaning in the future. I wanted to try a second-hand silk blouse first to see if I liked it before investing in an expensive one from Lily Silk. It took me over a year of thrifting to find one in great condition in my size and a color that looks good on me. I hope I love it and can order some new ones from Lily Silk that are hand washable. Thank you for the video Marie-Anne.

[@lysandracaspez578]

I just turned 19 and went on therealreal to buy myself a silk top and dresses! Was feeling worried because I don’t know to wash but this tutorial was so helpful! Many blessings have a great day!🥰🥰🥰

[@karolinamlynarczyk3208]

Bonjour Marie - Anne! What a pleasure to meet You today. Because of an allergic and very sensitive skin, I never dryclean anything that can touch my skin. I also wash my silk garments with a soap flakes for newborns or a delicate shampoo without sls, sles and similar. It may help other allergics, i thought. xoxo.

[@SummeRain783]

Silk lasts a long time. Every silk piece I bought has stayed in great condition even years later compared to many other fabric types. I wasn’t always gentle either and put them through the wringer. Now I take much better care so they will also look as good and last even longer. Silk is a great investment.

[@katherineluh3849]

Thank you so so much for this video! I have purchased several LilySilk blouses on your recommendation and got them for Christmas gifts for my sister and best friend. Now we know how to care for them. Thank you so much for yet another wonderful video! You are one of my all time favorites!

[@Over55Life]

I love the combo of your sweater and scarf. Thank you for this.

[@Teverell]

I have a vintage silk scarf and haven't dared try washing it, but I'll try it now (well, once I've got the right detergent, anyway). Thank you for showing the best way to do it!

[@chriswatson1698]

I have heard that hair shampoo makes a good detergent for silk.

[@bananas1318]

going to attempt hand washing, i bought silk bedding not too long ago and i was worried about washing it, watched a bunch of videos but i feel like what most say is hand washing is the best option, i like your tip with the white towel to see the color, havnt come across that one in any other video.

[@gmp9096]

Thank you!! Just bought 4 items from LilySilk for the first time. Now I know how to care for them

[@sugarplumk2381]

Hi Marie-Anne! I do the same as you with silk except I use the tub to rinse, changing the water after each rinse, until the water runs clear. I find it easier that way to see how clear the water is. I don’t trust dry cleaners because they use chemicals. Many years ago I took a silk blouse to a dry cleaner and it was never the same. I prefer a gentle approach with a wool and delicates washing liquid. I don’t know if we can get the same one here as you’ve shown. I love Lily Silk, ever since I saw it on your channel. The pink blouse you had in this video was gorgeous and the silk knit I must check out on the website. It must be beautiful and versatile to wear.

[@pixie3760]

Very interesting video Madame, thankyou. A piece of trivia I found out why you can't bleach silk. A friend of mine did a textile course and apparently if you put silk in bleach it disintegrates the silk. I won't put my silk directly in the sun anymore, although I do usually dry it inside. It's probably very lucky I haven't ruined anything, lol.

[@AKS-rp2pv]

Thank you. I've invested in some new silk PJs and a silk shirt. I want them to last and this helps.

[@samhoffer8725]

Thank you. You've given me the confidence to hand wash my silk blouse and scarves.

[@gerrysavery8082]

I learned so much from this video. I will only wash my silks from now on as you have demonstrated. Thank you. 🥰

[@Snuzzled]

Thank you for this video. I just bought some silk face masks for summertime and they didn't come with a care label since they were hand made, I washed by hand with your instructions and it came out beautifully.

[@markkuehn4922]

I agree with Silk being te Ultimate high end materials for people. Its beautifully made, looks amazing, and best of all, feels second TO NONE when against your skin. Super breathable, light weight, and shines like magic in the sunshine. I feel the best when wearing my silk shorts and silk button up short sleeve top. You simply will love silk clothing if you havent owned any before. Your loved one will enjoy it aswell, when holding them close. ❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@janetthomas6670]

I use baby shampoo and it works really well. Also I like plastic hangers. I must confess to using the net bags in the machine with the garment inside out sometimes.

[@b.p.4250]

Same here; it was recommended by the place I buy my cashmere sweaters, and works nicely. I love fabric care tips, especially since I'm turning into a Lilysilk addict thanks to you Mme Marie-Anne! 😘 On a side note, your video was preceded by an ad featuring a model with the thick "Kim K"- inspired makeup; so refreshing to skip it after 5 secs and see your beautiful French Chic pop onto the screen!

[@annabelle4757]

Baby shampoo do good job for sweater and silk? If yes, I can save money not buying a woolite.

[@b.p.4250]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yes, and thank you for the discount coupon!

[@davidcsolano7269]

Silk is not a fabric men can wear enough and that’s a real shame. I had a beautiful navy blue silk shirt back in the 90’s and I adored the way it felt on my skin, not to mention it looked magnifique! It lasted for years until one unfortunate day when our maid accidentally sprinkled it with chlorine but I enjoyed and cared for it for 6 years. Of course my grandma showed me how to wash it and the soap made it smell like roses. So many good memories!

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Time to buy another great navy blue silk shirt 🙂

[@davidcsolano7269]

it's me, Georgina I have been looking for one but so far all I have seen looks cheap. I will keep on my quest!

[@peaceonearth8693]

A timely video since many of us are stuck at home and not going to the dry cleaners. Thank you!

[@chriswatson1698]

There is another reason not to dry clean. The chemicals used aren't environment friendly.

[@Primofilm]

I have the same blouse in marine form Lily Silk. Unfortunately wearing it under an oversized blazer for just about two hours left distortion around the sleeve on the chest and back. Ironing doesn’t help much either. I really loved this garment and this is so sad. I bought another one in red with turtleneck and as you were describing it, I’m afraid to wear it. Thanks for all your videos and tipps. Best wishes. Yours looks great, your colour too.

[@alisonanthony1228]

I spin raw silk fibre into yarn, hand paint or dye it and use it to knit myself shawls, t shirts and sweaters. I always hand wash my silk items in warm water with a couple of drops of baby shampoo in it which seems to work well and not damage the silk yarn. I dry the items flat (blocked with pins for the shawls) and store them in paper bags in the wardrobe. Silk is such a fun fibre to work with and, if you're prepared to put the time into processing it yourself, quite inexpensive. It costs around £15 for enough silk fibre to make a lace weight sweater and you get to dye it the exact colours you like. Perfect for someone who loves the luxury of wearing silk but can't afford to spend too much!

[@elizabethandiosa4579]

Yes, Alison. Please do a KZbin channel on your silk yarn spinning, dyeing and knitting. It's fascinating. Anne Marie Lecouer is right that you ought.

[@agnieszkarachlewicz6582]

Thank you so much! Your video convinced me that I can care properly for silk items and so I bought my first ones and I truly love them! I just hand washed them for the first time and everything is alright for now. This video was extremely helpful, thank you!

[@alyariel9713]

What a luxurious video! I wear silk scarves to protect & style my curly hair, and wanted to protect them! This works perfectly! Thank you so much for a lovely video🤗😊😍

[@alyariel9713]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Oh my goodness, bless you!! Thank you so much! 😊😊😊😍 I'm blushing! I need to have more courage to post, but I'm a little shy...😅 You inspire me, and I subscribed to you~ Thank you for being a kind spirit! Have a wonderful day🤗😍🎉🎉

[@alyariel9713]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with me Ms. Marie 😍 You put a smile on my face all the way over here in Flint Michigan. Thank you.

[@sleepybones9580]

thank you so much for this video! I finally know how to take care of my silk pillowcase:) plus, compliments for your graceful manners

[@xiomaras95]

Thank you so much. This is the video I requested a little while back and you’ve done it. You started me on Lilysilk and I love their clothes. I’ve built a collection of the blouses and camis and now I know how to take care of them. I can’t thank you enough.

[@mariadej.torresdelatorre1345]

A time ago I sadly failed with two silk blouses, so I never bought silk items again, I prefer wool cashmire and cotton items. thanks for share, maybe I should try again.

[@ThisisJuliettesChannel]

I wash my Zimmermann and Alémais Silk by hand and i add some drops of white vinegar to the water because silk has tendency to produce calc between the silk fibres (which makes the silk feeling hard). Also to hang the items i use Inflatable clothes hangers because the hard wood hangers can leave bulges to silk / cashmere items 😊

[@aylinaylin7547]

Now I know why after hand washing my silk I couldn’t wear it anymore . 🙄 great tips. Thank you 🙏🏻💕

[@susanyakus3879]

I just bought the Lilysilk navy blouse with tie, that you wore in a video with jeans. It is beautiful. This is a very timely video that will help me with the care of it. Thank you so much!

[@sparklesandlessons]

Thank you so much for the tips! I just found a wonderful silk dress for only 11 dollars secondhand, but the tag reading “dry clean only” was a bit daunting!

[@gabrielereichenbach7039]

Thank you very much for showing🌺. I often wear silk: shirts, blouses, scarfs... Wash them without any problem in a loundry net in the washing maschine, programme handwash cold tumble 600, hanging to dry and ironing very carefully.

[@nio731]

Thank you! You are saving my pajamas and bedding !

[@merryk6766]

Thanks Marie-Anne, this was really helpful, I love the large bowl you used to handwash in as well :)

[@ritatolstova9530]

Thank you Marie-Anne, very practical video. Elena gave me this link. Thanks again.

[@ritatolstova9530]

Thank you for your ideas

[@zeldaminnaar8670]

Such great advice!! Thanks for sharing. This is basically how I wash all my silk garments. Glad to know I'm on the right track :)

[@nemesisdelaudela]

Thank you for the video! Everyone, the explanations start at 2:20

[@chirpchirp8011]

Bonjour Marie-Anne! Question: steamer or iron? Which do you prefer after you wash your silk shirts? Have a blessed week.

[@thelmalee4793]

merci I have several silk scarves and blouse I will try hand washing. grateful for this information.

[@8thhousealchemist600]

Thank you for saving my elegant navy silk wrap dress.

[@daniel596061]

I do a lot of hand washing, and ironing and sometimes I use a steamer to refresh some pieces that I wore for couples hours. I found that the new design washer is to rough even on the delicate cycle. It’s nice when my wardrobe is ready to go when life happens.❤️

[@adeleturner1255]

Excellent, practical and informative Marie-Anne. Thank you 💕

[@carolorr4280]

Good tips, thank you. I never have my clothes dry cleaned. Don't want chemicals touching my body!

[@TheSarah730]

Great video! I have a silk Dries Van Noten blouse to hand wash tomorrow ❤

[@jamiecotton5062]

This was so relaxing to watch! I’ll definitely wash my lilly silk blouses and pijama

[@jadac7695]

I did the color test and nothing bled but when I went to soak it in the water it turned bright pink! I quickly took it out but do you think the dress can be salvaged?

[@lissettbonilla4847]

Marie Anne, thank you, excellent. I appreciate the process you presented it.

[@afreen5058]

I wish this woman was my mother 😭 She's just so cool!

[@tamiz8895]

Me too, she’s a beautiful smart woman

[@stasikatr]

This is the video I didnt know I needed

[@LaLa-sl7ls]

Silk is like one of the top 3 reasons why want want to get "rich" or wealthy or whatever would be the right word. I just want to be able to afford that stuff, it feels amazing.

[@lucjagrabowska2726]

you look beautiful in this red lipstick and grey sweater Marie- Anne

[@beachmezz]

I have a couple of heavy ribknit silk sweaters (jumpers) which have become stretched a t he bottom. Can I use a damp cloth to iron the bottom, or use a steamer to shrink the waistband only?

[@johanwestberg1806]

you just saved my brand new silkshirt that got some stains on it after i used it. Thank you, subscribed! 🎉

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Johan 😃

[@TheWBWoman]

Thank you, years ago I tried to wash a silk blouse and failed. Appreciate the tips.

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

Thank You!!!! That is just what I needed. I will watch your wool & cashmere video also & buy some white towels!!!

[@girliedog]

This is excellent. I am wondering how you can tell if a garment is made from quality silk or cheap silk.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

It can be difficult Girliedog - good silk is heavier but still smooth

[@helenacollins1757]

Very informative Marie-Anne. I'll follow these instructions next time. Thank you ❤

[@keodi1]

Great tips Marie-Anne! I think that the care label helps us in caring for our wool/silk items..I sometimes hand wash, and my Hermes scarves I dry clean

[@emmahalverson3339]

Marie-Ann!! Thank you for the amazing video!!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@Print229]

This is wonderful! Thank you. ❤️ Do you recommend a steamer for ironing it?

[@francescaseyer4709]

Thanks so much. I wash my delicates this way, including silks. This is a great validation!

[@sheelaghhalstead4549]

I allow scarves to "stick" with their water to the shower glass and they don't need ironing. For my shirts I find that I need a fairly hot iron to get the creases out. The silk seems to handle it without problems.

[@beakytwitch7905]

Shows me dunnit !! I always machine washed my silk shirts on cotton 60 degrees setting - took hours.. Silk appears to be very hard wearing, and I do not mind the colour fading as I do not want strong colours anyway. So okay I will be gentler, even though my silk garments are 40 years old if a day. (I buy them secondhand, and they arrive smelling of very old stale scents.)

[@doracudjoeforson3840]

if my silk outfit is tightly wrinkled from mistakenly drying in a dryer, can it be fixed?

[@MsBackstager]

Great tips but how about, for hand washing, using either woolite or baby shampoo?

[@bichonmomr]

I own numerous Hermes scarves. On occasion, I use a steamer. If it becomes very dirty (never had that problem), I take it to dry cleaner.

[@Lance_A]

Great video she made it easy to understand i like the way she explained it

[@lisayerace5578]

Is it ok to steam silk as well as iron - to reduce wrinkles? I think it may be too hot, actually. Am I correct?

[@barbarasylvain5060]

So I got a small water mark shaped like an amoeba on the silk dress I just wore for the first time, not very large but it's there. What do I do to take out this stain? It makes me very reluctant to wear my silk slip dresses.

[@BENDRE49]

Excellent tips. . I am from India. I wear silk sarees often . Drycleaners have spoiled my silk sarees. So I wash at home.

[@valprincipe]

Bonjour! Any suggestions on how to whiten a 100% white silk top that has yellowed? I use Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Hemp Baby Unscented Pure Castile Soap to hand wash my silk.

[@deniseherud]

I love handwashing..it’s therapeutic. I prefer Woolite in cold water...get some frothy bubbles going and gently work through after soaking. I roll to absorb excess water like u showed, then I lay out on a garment drying rack. I like to let heavier sweaters dry part-way then hang them so they’re not so heavy that they stretch out. I love how soothing and Zen the whole process is, and actually takes less time than doing a load in the washer. Ty for the lovely video....be safe💗💐

[@bajanzelly]

Hello! Do you know how to remove yellow spots from white silk which is hand-painted in areas of the garment?

[@peaceonearth8693]

I live dangerously, and wash my 100% silk sweaters on extra gentle in my washing machine. There are no impellers however as it's one of those super ecological models. Then I flat dry them on small weave net. Never had a problem, maybe I'm lucky.

[@peaceonearth8693]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Well, there might be a small misunderstanding here, but it's not important. Your style student.

[@peaceonearth8693]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur It's nothing, there was no offense at all. Simply my internal need for accuracy on an unimportant point. I basically, started following your channel so that if a friend were to ask me, does this look good? Should I buy this? That then I would know enough about true style to give a legitimate opinion. Which is why I consider myself more of a style student than consumer in this case. (Yet somehow I end up footing the bill for these clothes, lol.)

[@tamiz8895]

You are so elegant, I love this video and am a new subscriber.

[@georgiak4868]

Hi Marianne I'm also from Europe and I do like always natural Fabrics silk linen Goten wool I do was in the washing machine in the bag in Coldwater and gentle cycle also use wool like soap and they turn perfect I am talking about my silk scarves you're doing a great job keep it up thank you

[@nayelihernandez]

very helpful ^^i just got a silk pillowcase

[@lenamahayni6216]

Wow !!! So much needed💕💕

[@jaydoubleu3419]

i put mine in the washer on delicate on cold water in a mesh and i hang dry its a silk fitted sheet i have

[@hajnalkaracz1228]

Perfect timing too ;) ! It was your present me for on my nameday :)) ( Hajnalka- Morning's Glory )

[@hajnalkaracz1228]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur my English was horrible instead of lovely :D thank you! it is a nice FLOWER!!! By the way I love flower-printed clothes!! Do you? :) What is your favourite flower?

[@left4deadpwner20]

Thanks for the well done video, im trying to dress with more class and this has helped me clean some beautiful silk button ups

[@sallyemerson1776]

I bought the beautiful Lilysilk navy blouse with the gold and pearl decoration at the neck. It has NO care label, and I am worried about hand washing it with that (it’s non-removable). I took it to the dry cleaners once and it came back blotchy!! Mon Dieu! What do I do??

[@aethryx8029]

Hi!! I'd like to thank you for this informative video. By the way, if I am unable to buy the detergent can I use baby shampoo as an alternative?

[@Catherine_Kate]

Merci for fantastic tips, Marie-Anne! 👏🌷 Lilysilk is fabulous! I love how they are doing pure silk hair ties now 🎀

[@quinten5800]

Hi, I have a silk bomber, and it has several colors. Unfortunately I was dumb to use perfume on it, now you see the perfume color on the beige part, can I wash the perfume away?

[@quinten5800]

Marie-Anne Lecoeur thank you for your respons. I brought it to the dry cleaner and they said that they dry clean it like it says so on the label. And didn’t help 😔 once again, thank you for your answer.

[@lindaking9222]

Helpful advice...would this method work for a Hermes scarf & a plisse scarf

[@ronetteskiestante4064]

Hi Ms. Lecoeur, I just bought my 1st silk blouse today, & I'm in love with it already, so I'm just wondering if I can use Dove soap to wash it the first time?, it's a mild soap so it should be fine right? :) ... hope to hear from you soon, merci :)

[@ronetteskiestante4064]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur ok, noted with thanks😊

[@michaelracki6175]

You're the best. Great advice!

[@dianne6046]

Hello 🙋🏻‍♀️ Is that the same for a silk pillow case . . soaking it for A couple of minutes . ??? And do you iron your silk?????

[@dianne6046]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur that was KIND of you to reply BACK. Thank you 🤗

[@dianne6046]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur 🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️

[@lindaking9222]

Thanks,not sure if it has a label,will check

[@Over55Life]

Mary-Anne, do you steam the blouse for wrinkles?