How To Remove Pressure Marks and Creases From Velvet

[@ronnilee7978]

Out 1,000 videos I watched today. I thank the lord for yours.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh blimey.... well I'm glad you eventually found it ☺️

[@avaanderson]

I bought a vintage velvet blazer that was ruined from steam ironing. I used your method using a pair of same color velvet leggings and it is wearable again. I was so upset about it - thank you for making this video!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh that's great news Ava 😍 I'm so glad you managed to salvage your blazer 👏

[@Curiousandfearless]

Thanks a million! I made the mistake of piling picture frames up on a velvet sofa, without realizing that would leave 'permanent' impressions of corners, wires, and etc....

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh heck, yes that would certainly leave marks. Hopefully though, this method helped to get rid of them 🙏 😀

[@beatricegomes9806]

I actually ironed a small patch on my velvet dress 2 hours before the ceremony i was supposed to wear it on this surprising worked 🤧🤧🤧 Thanks a lottttttt

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yayyyy 🤗👏👏 I'm so glad you were able to save your dress. It's awful when you might have to switch from your outfit you've had all planned out for an occasion isn't it? 😱

[@tiffanydawn7356]

Amazing tip. Saved me from having to send back / return a lovely chair that had some pressure marks that I couldn’t live with. Following this tip my chair now looks perfect!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh fabulous, I'm so pleased. Sometimes the packaging can cause marks through no fault of the manufacturer so you've saved all that return shipping and the headache of a return 👏👏👏

[@da__lang]

Thank you very much. I was in the exact same situation: pressure marks on an otherwise pristine velvet chair. So happy to have found this video.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Great 👍 I'm so glad it helped.

[@annachojnacka4715]

Once I had a similar problem. The chalk left a mark on the velvet because I was pressing it too hard. I tried to solve this problem with the help of steam for a good half an hour and it was really really hard to remove. Now I know what to do. Thanks a lot

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yes this method should work well. Just keep brushing it lightly to lift the chalk.

[@sarasilvas926]

Wonderful! I recently made my first truly adult purchase by buying a brand new velvet couch. I was devastated when my dog hopped up and put a scratch right in the middle of the center cushion. So happy to know it can recover! Thank you 💙

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yikes! What a thing to happen 🐶🐾. Often times when velvet gets scratched, rather than crumpled, it damages the threads in the pile and pulls them out in varying degrees and that can't really be helped using this method. However, it also forces the pile the wrong way and it's that that can be helped by this method so I would suggest you definitely try it. Just be very cautious that you don't use too much water. Start with the cloth almost dry and build up wetting it a little more and more as you go otherwise you risk creating a watermark! Good luck 🤞

[@manalsamir8489]

Well done work I will try this method Greetings from Egypt

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hello there in Egypt 👋🏻 Thanks for your comment and I hope this method works for you 😀

[@YeahBuddy]

I just bought a velvet suit coat. Came crushed in from the mail! Will try this out to save it!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh I do hope it helps. Let me know how you get on 🤞

[@YeahBuddy]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom I didn’t have extra velvet so I went to a dry cleaner and they made it look great in 5 min with a steamer! Thank you again.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh marvellous 😀 👏 Sometimes it's best just to consult the professionals

[@frannielynne1663]

worked beautifully to get the pressure marks out of my pretty green velvet shoes. So delighted as these are my favorite shoes. Thank you!!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh that's really good news. It's so nice to hear people rescuing loved pieces of clothing and footwear. 😍

[@chyeannnamarquez9083]

Wow it looks amazing you are talented. Great at focusing on things I didn’t even think of when it came to upholstering velvet.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@Michele-xp7pt]

Oh you are a gem! I was almost in tears when the curtain man delivered my brand new curtains with pressure marks. I thought they were ruined however I will follow your advice and give this a try. Do you know if a microfiber or soft cloth would work? Thank you so much for posting this.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

It's almost impossible to pack velvet curtains without them getting marked, especially if they've been packed for a few days, so I'm not surprised. The marks may eventually fall out, but sometimes they need a bit of encouragement 😉 Yes, definitely try a microfiber cloth. Anything with a bit of a pile will work or a really soft clothes brush or one of those velvety lint removers. Just make sure the microfiber cloth has been washed so there's no chance the colour can run. Good luck 🤞

[@Michele-xp7pt]

Thank you again for your advice.

[@ICEBRAT515]

Wow. Wish I saw this years ago!! So helpful. Thank you. :)

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh heck, sorry 😬.... Hopefully it'll come in handy in the future 😃👍

[@ninavivienne565]

I love this, you just saved my birthday outfit

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Ohhh really?! That's so nice, I'm delighted it helped you 😁👍💛

[@stien9330]

Fabulous tip! Thank you so much! Very clear instuctions 👏🏻🥰

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Thank you Kristine. I'm glad you found it helpful 😁👍

[@thecreativecontessa]

Much appreciated! I have a bunch of expensive silk velvet that has been crushed by military moves and needs some revitalization. Will be applying your methods!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Just go easy with the moisture to begin with until you've got the hang of it, just to avoid the risk of water marks, otherwise it should work well on your silk velvet. 🙂

[@ariadnesullivan8569]

You totally saved my blazer!!!! Thank you! !!!!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yay 👏👏👏 I'm so pleased. Thank you for commenting.... Makes my day 💛

[@anngearty7393]

Learnt a lot from this video, and previous one on joining the two pieces together , I would have had so many pins . Brilliant tha no you

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Nothing wrong with using a few pins! Much easier without though once you get the hang of it 👍

[@rodmanalmassi9244]

Brilliant video. Thank you for making this and posting this

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found it useful 😊

[@CeceliaDiAngeloCeceWhittaker]

Extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Great 👍 I'm delighted it was helpful 😊

[@nicolasmith1460]

Again Justine these are great top tips that are hard to find. You’re a gem for sharing. More more more please!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Thank you Nicola. It's funny, I've never realised the value of all the little tricks I've developed and picked up over the years, I just tend to do them. I'm trying to record them as I do them now 🙂👍

[@ireneking9830]

Great tip thank you xx

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sabdullah2769]

I accidentally ruined my new velvet dress but your tip worked very well Thanks from Pakistan

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh that's great news. I'm so glad it helped 😊

[@sierajanae8521]

Thanks! I’m so excited to try this!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Great, I hope it works for you.

[@moriartythenavigator1945]

Excellent tutorial 💯

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Sorry for the late reply, I've only just seen this but thank you so much for your kind comment. 😊

[@nancyhogan2347]

Thank you ! Great tip!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You're welcome!

[@hannahbeth7266]

Very helpful!!! Thank you!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You're welcome. I'm so glad it helped 🙂👍

[@susanoneil4919]

excellent advice, thank you.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You're very welcome 🙂👍

[@catmartin7809]

Thank you! The seams I sewed yesterday are too wide, today when I let them out the previous stitching line shows a crush stripe

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yes, this method should help soften and remove the marks left from unpicking stitching. I hope it helped 🙏

[@HeartStyle]

Omg 😳 you are a magician! I bought a preloved Gucci Cobalt blue velvet bag and it has some pressure markings and your technique fixed it omg 😆 I love ❤️ you hehe virtual hugs and new subbie! I will post my unboxing of this Gucci bag soon. Do you mind if I add your video in my description of my video? Thanks 🙏🏼 for saving my bag.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh wow, that's amazing I'm delighted that it worked so well... and on a Gucci bag too, can't get better than that 😀💛... Just watched your video.... that blue is just gorgeous and no signs of any marks 💙👏👏... By all means do include a link to my video if you do one on caring for velvet. Jx

[@melaniemartinez3700]

How can you remove the crush mark without another piece of velvet? The crush mark was left on a skirt and not sure how to repair. Thanks so much !

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You can use any fabric in theory, just make sure its something soft and definitely not a dark colour or something patterned in case the colour runs. A small piece of towelling or a face cloth would probably work as it has a bit of texture to create the brushing action.

[@astrogirllll]

Left some heavy shelves on my velvet couch this weekend and found indentations (lesson learned). This saved it, thank you!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh marvellous 😃👍 I'm so glad it helped. Its a good method to use on velvet sofas every now and again to lift the pile and freshen them up a little 🙂

[@JackL-d2o]

Saved me thank you❤

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

That's great news. I'm so glad it helped you. ☺️

[@soneil7745]

You just saved my wool coat! I had to mend it, and the steam pressing left a terrible flat shiny spot. Now you can't see it from more than two feet away!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh that's marvelous. Yes, other fabrics with a raised finish or pile like brushed cotton, textured weaves and wools can benefit from this technique. Thanks for posting about your wool coat. Hopefully it'll give others the confidence to try it.

[@dubsbarry9963]

hi, and thanks for the great video. question: i bought a nice second-hand sofa that is marketed as Mod Velvet, and there is some wrinkling/puckering on some of the fabric, on the back pillows and throw pillows near the top seams. are all velvets steam-able? can i just use my clothes steamer from the inside of the velvet which is lined with a heavy weave? and if so, should i use a lower heat setting? dont want to ruin the velvet but the puckering is annoying me. thanks again!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Most modern velvets used on upholstery are at least part synthetic, which makes them much more hard wearing and stain resistant. However, it also means you need to be very careful when using any heat near it. Avoid ironing from the front at all and start with a very low heat/steam setting and slowly increase the heat once you learn what the velvet can tolerate. It might be difficult to get the wrinkles out if they are puckered because of the seams but it's worth a try. Please do be extremely careful though as you can effectively melt the fibres and there's just no coming back from that.

[@dubsbarry9963]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom Thank you. Yesterday I tried steaming one of the throw pillow covers, from the inside, with no damage, but it didn't resolve the issue. After a better look, the backing fabric has a rubbery texture, which I assume is to keep the down pillows dry in case of a spill. The strange pimply, puckers may be from the backing fabric

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

@dubsbarry9963 The coating on the back of the fabric will be an FR (fireproof) coating required by law to make the furniture as safe as possible. It doesn't do much for the fabric, though, and can make sewing it quite hard as sometimes it has no stretch and is sort of 'sticky'. That is probably what's causing the puckering and steaming probably won't help. It would be a safer and better job to re-sew the affected parts tbh.

[@dubsbarry9963]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom thank you very much. Knew I came to the right place

[@wayitis73]

I bought satin chair bows for my wedding that are already tied. But when they were shipped, they have wrinkles & dents in the satin. Would this technique work with the satin?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Ooh I'd be very cautious with satin as it watermarks very easily. A better way, if possible, would be to undo the bows, iron them with a dry iron, and then re-tie them. If they're stitched into a bow, then it's still possible to press them. You just have to work around the gathers, being careful not to add any more creases. If you do try this method make sure your vloth is only barely damp rather than wet. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@Adam2050]

Hi does this work with scuffs under the velvet the dog got excited with a guest and sprung on the couch and turned with her nails to spring off. Yes she is a springer.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Ohhhh that's springers for you! If the velvet itself is damaged and it may well be then it probably won't work but I would definitely give it a try. Maybe practice on an area that won't show until you've git the hang of it as there's a risk of creating a bigger 'overworked' patch, particularity on plains. Good luck 👍

[@siacharles2315]

hello thanks fr the video madam, i jst want to ask as i wna purchase a velvet curtain but they have 2 kinds of velvet - 1 is abit shiny velvet finish 1 is jst plain non shiny.. i know its personal preference but which is better? or which is more elegant for eyes? thank u😊

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Personally I prefer the non shiny. It's easier to work with too as you may find it has more cotton content. I can't be sure though and in the end it's personal preference. Good luck 👍

[@wynnspinden7900]

Wow- that’s awesome!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Thank you. I hope it helps you sometime 🙂

[@lbryson6347]

Your video came up when I searched " how to press velvet seams?" My friend is making a red velvet Santa vest and pants and to finish we need to press the seams at collar, arm holes and bottom hem. I'm sure it's a synthetic fabric. Before I ruin it can you advise the best technique please? ( Mrs. Clause 😉🎅)

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there, hmmm, I would suggest you start with your iron set at a very low temperature and warm it up slowly so you don't melt the fibres. Work gently with the iron following the direction of the pile. You may find you are better ironing with a cloth over the top and using just the tip of the iron while moving around the arm holes. The bottom hem should be a little easier. Hope it works out well and I do wish I could see it complete 😄🤶🎅

[@user-gh6jg7oo8v]

Does this work for dog scratches on a velvet sofa? What if I don’t have a matching fabric?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there. I'm so sorry for the delay replying, I missed your comment originally. It certainly can work, yes. Although sometimes dog scratches can pull or some of the pile to leave a little bald strip or leave the pile threads at different lengths which at hide to correct, so it depends how bad the scratches are tbh. If you don't have any of the same velvet you can use any piece of velvet but you MUST make sure the colour won't transfer. A light colour is best. You could also use a microfiber cloth or even one of those velvety lint removers. Good luck.

[@user-gh6jg7oo8v]

Thank you 😊

[@marychristensen-letsch5060]

Fantastic video! Will this method work for corduroy as well? I have just bought a pair and they have a dark crease line down the entire front side of one leg. Thank you!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Mary, thank you for your message. I'm so sorry for taking so long to reply, I took a little break over Christmas and New Year. Yes, it should work well for corduroy. Just use the same method but be a little cautious initially if there is any man made content, particularly elastane or other stretchy fibre.

[@mariaalards6465]

Loved your tip ❤ I have an antique leather ring box with a velvet interior which has gone hard,can you help pretty please?Thanks so much!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Ooh that's a tricky one. Antiques need careful handling but it sounds like the box may have got wet or damp with something that's set hard. You might want to try using a really gentle soap like something you'd use for handwashing wool. Make sure it's well watered down and try and stroke the velvet in the direction of the piletosee if it softens. Good luck.

[@Sasha-ce4tu]

Hello... how do you solve a curtain which has different drop y left hand starts at 212cm.. which is the stack from the lenghth.....then 218cm.......then 222cm.stack to the right.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi Sandra. I already answered your earlier question on this over on my "Mitred Hem" video.

[@Sasha-ce4tu]

Hi sorry was not sure if you notice the question thank you for replying you are so Amazing with all your knowledge, thank you

[@Erika-xm9rm]

I'm working on a velvet coat and even though I was careful I think a pin caught on the wrong side and snagged the material. I see a couple wispy looking threads but I am not sure if there is anything I can do to ensure the integrity of the fabric. It doesn't show anything on the pile side. Is it best to just leave it? The coat will get a lining.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi Erika, I'm so sorry I've not replied sooner. I changed my phone and I think it reset all my notifications 🙄 You may have fixed your problem by now but .... if you scratched it with a pin, more likely you pulled some of the pile threads which has left a mark. If it were me I'd have a really close look with a magnifying glass to see what's happening before you do anything. If some of the threads of the pile have pulled out a little you can trim them back carefully again to match the others. If some are missing there's not much you can do to help that but you could still try this method gently to make sure all the pile threads are orientated correctly. Good luck

[@Erika-xm9rm]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom Thank you! I just saw this too. I tried a lot of things to figure out what was going on. I ended up cutting a new piece bc I was worried about it. But I will use the other piece for another project. Velvet is tricky and I was worried that the pile would come loose or there might be a hole in it eventually.

[@Gosiak90]

I got some scratches on my sofa and i used my steam iron with special brushes for soft materials. I guess the steam damaged the velvet. Is it possible to fix it? Is there any way i can attach pictures to show you how it looks?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

I don't think you can attach pictures here in the comments. It depends on whether the velvet is synthetic or natural fibres as to what can be done. If it's synthetic there's a chance that you've melted the fibres and that's hard to recover from. You can shave the melted bits and that will improve things but it'll never be as it was. If it's natural then it may just be that the pile has been disturbed sufficiently to look damaged. If that's the case then resteaming it gently and brushing the pile the way the nap falls naturally should resolve the problem. I would strongly recommend that you find out the composition of the velvet before you do anything more. I hope that helps.

[@khadijahakim7169]

Do you think this would work on a polyester velvet type of couch? Dealing with a cat scratch on my new couch :(

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Well sometimes cat scratches cut into the pile so it's not possible to get rid of them. It's definitely worth a try though, just make sure you follow the direction of the pile and don't scrub at the velvet.

[@joannasarcamedes8191]

i have this antique red velvet couch and there are areas on the edges of the arms where the velvet has worn off. how do you repair that?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Well that's something completely different altogether. There's no way to repair the velvet that I know of but we're venturing into the realms of antique restoration which I don't know a great deal about. Really, the pieces that cover the arms should be replaced and that's something that should be done by a professional upholsterer, especially if it's antique. If it's something you want to do yourself then you could carefully hand stitch some replacement pieces over the top of the worn areas. Matching the velvet exactly will no doubt be a problem so maybe use something that's a deliberate coordinate or contrast, even some embroidery or crewel work.

[@trustingtheprocessofficial]

Thank you so much!!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You're very welcome, I hope it works for you 😊

[@_credentia_]

Could this be used for any napped fabric, such as, corduroy?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yes, absolutely. Corduroy is basically just velvet woven in stripes anyway. As I recommend with everyone, start with the cloth barely wet and build up incrementally to avoid causing a watermark.

[@rachelmckinney1911]

Have a question about a velvet pageant dress with some lines on the skirt part, could you help me lol

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there. I can try. What's your query?

[@quyeenng]

Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You are so welcome

[@jkkleinm]

Does this also work with corduroy? Trying to get crease/pressure marks out of a pair of nice pants and not sure how to go about it

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

I would think so Jessica but maybe just try a bit where it doesn't show first to test it. There's a small risk of creating a bigger 'overworked' area if you are a bit too vigorous so just go gently.

[@sharmilacarlton3463]

Hi Great advice Im asking regarding a silk rayon velvet ( bedding, so I don’t have an extra piece of it) Would a microfiber towel work too? How about a different velvet ( polyester or cotton velvet), would that work maybe? Any warnings with the above fabrics ( or could it make things worse)? Thanks much!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi Sharmila, another type of velvet would be fine to use but failing that, yes, a microfiber towel would be a very good alternative. It depends how much synthetic is in the mix as to how successful this method will be. Bedding usually has more synthetic as it's designed to be washed or cleaned more frequently. It's very hard to advise without seeing the fabric but it's unlikely to make things worse. Do be careful you don't run too hard and 'rearrange' the pile too much though as that can be hard to resolve. Go gently and keep the iron temperature low, turning it up gradually until you're comfortable it's not going to melt the fabric. God luck 🤞

[@nikitamehta5808]

Would this work on a silk/rayon velvet jacket that is dry clean only but was put in the wash? It looks like crushed velvet now which I hate, it previously was a smooth velvet jacket.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh blimey, this seems to happen a lot with velvet jackets. In principal, yes it should work very well but I would suggest testing a little bit that isn't that visible first and don't use too much heat as rayon can be quite sensitive. It may be a bit tedious to get it all done but it should certainly improve it. Good luck 🤞

[@PickleRickkk9]

Hi, Im hoping you can help me out with this issue, I have a velour sean john jacket that I washed on a delicate cold wash and hang dryed but when It was air drying it looked a bit rough and not soft anymore, Hoping you know more about velour than I do and could help me out on what I can do at this moment, would appreciate it if you can 😁

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there, it sounds like the mechanical action of washing in a machine has caused the pile to be disturbed and pushed in different directions giving an uneven effect. My best advice is to gently hover over the jacket a few inches away and waft with steam while brushing the pile down with a soft clothes brush. Another method is to mist an area and then using a hairdryer, blow from the back while brushing the pile down again. Brush only in one direction for each panel. I hope that helps 🤞

[@muhammadirfanrazlan2102]

Hi there, got a velvet cap that has a minor minor minor crease from folding, does the method work on caps as well?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

I would think so Muhammad as long as it's velvet. Maybe give one end of the cease a try first though just to test 👍 Let me know how you get on.

[@muhammadirfanrazlan2102]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom thank you so much for your comment! Appreciate it! Love from Malaysia.

[@JulianaBerk-Krauss-j8l]

Does this work for cotton velvet? Thanks so much!!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yes it does. Three velvet I'm working on here is a cotton and silk blend. The trick is to only allow the pile to get just damp enough to work with. Don't get the backing fabric wet as you may encounter problems with shrinkage or water marks.

[@XAri666X]

I have this velvet dress and velcro got stuck in it and when I removed it it left little hard lines would that fix it?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh I'm not sure Kate. Dress velvets tend to be quite different from furnishing velvets and often contain a synthetic component so they stretch and drape more. If velcro got stuck in it it sounds like it may be a loop pile as well which complicates things as they often can't be fixed. You could still try it but as it may be synthetic I would be very cautious and recommend using a cool iron at least to begin with and maybe increase the temperature a little if there's no improvement. Please be very careful though. Jx

[@XAri666X]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom thank youu!

[@lyanislopez1548]

Could this work with an iron scorch mark?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there. If you've actually scorched the velvet and melted the pile a little then I'm afraid this method won't work. What may be a better option for you is to 'shave' the area to get rid of the rough melted bits. A disposable razor is the safest option but please be very careful not to shave to much away. You'll never get it back to what it was but it may improve it somewhat. Good luck 🤞

[@eileencondell9452]

Thank you!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You're welcome!

[@julibeepopcabanez7245]

hello maam can you help me how i can fix velvet fabric that was iron?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there. It depends on whether the velvet is natural or synthetic. Often, this method works well on natural yarn velvets like cotton or silk although sometimes you have to wet and brush it a little more. Synthetic velvets however, usually melt under the heat of the iron so cannot be repaired. Occasionally if its just the very surface of the velvet that has melted you can shave off the damage with a disposable razor very carefully.

[@jasreepowers8565]

This is so helpful, thank you! How can I get wrinkles out of burnout velvet?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi Jasree, might be tricky but I would start with a light mist of water on the back of the velvet and then gently dry with a hairdryer. If that doesn't work then perhaps try hanging the velvet and running the edge of the iron over the back of the velvet without using steam. Good luck 🤞

[@gent8940]

I have a weird pebbling effect / stretch marks on my silk velvet jacket when I bend certain ways or raise my arms. Otherwise it looks ‘normal’ when hung or standing normally. I tried looking this up and can’t find anything. I wonder if it was a weaving defect or something I could fix?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hmmmm, clothing velvets often have lycra woven into them so it does sound like something to do with that I have to say. It's not something I'm familiar with though to be honest as I only work with furnishing velvets which are very stable. It may be worth contacting the manufacturer to see if they have any suggestions or perhaps find a manufacturer of stretch clothing velvet fir their advice. Sorry I can't help you more.

[@gent8940]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom Thanks for wondering w me 😊 Upon further examination, i think that the pattern pieces were cut according to fabric efficiency (and not consistent nap) so depending on where the piece ended up on the garment, it either behave or rejected its role 😆 like autoimmunity. I think the fabric is temperamental.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh yes that would explain it for sure. Perhaps some of the pieces would have been cut differently and that's what's causing the problem.

[@MyOtherworldlyLove]

Does the same trick work on velour? Thank you in advance for letting me know.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yes it does! I'd recommend trying to find out the composition of the fabric first, though, as many velours these days are synthetic. You'll need to be very careful you don't melt the pile of its synthetic so I'd suggest going easy at first.

[@MyOtherworldlyLove]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom Oh thank you so much! I'm sorry for the late response, it took me a while to find out the exact composition of the fabric. It's 95% polyester and 5% spandex. So what should I use in order to remove those marks from it? Thank you in advance for letting me know!

[@maitlandwright9867]

If you don’t have a spare piece of velvet to brush with, is there anything else to use?

[@maitlandwright9867]

I got new velvet chairs and my dog has been nipping the front of the seat and the sides of the chairs. I cannot figure out how to fix them!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You can use any velvet, just make sure that it's been washed a few times so that the colour doesn't rub off. You can also use a microfiber cloth or a bit of towelling but same applies to colour.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

If the velvet is damaged.... so if the pile has been pulled out where the dog has nipped at it, then this method may not work as there's no way to replace what's missing. It's worth a try though as it may lessen the damage so that it's more acceptable to the eye. Good luck 👍

[@Gie_9413]

Heyy ! Love this, will try out tomorrow, do you think cat scratches will be gone with this method too ?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there.... hmmmm I'm not confident it'll get rid of scratches as the fabric may be scored permanently but it's definitely worth a try in case it's just the pile that's been dragged the wrong way by pusscat's talons 🐈‍⬛

[@gregoryhumble4888]

Hi there! Do you think this technique would also apply to jacquard?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Ooh I'm not sure. If it's jacquard I imagine it's just creased or crumpled is it? Just dampening any crease can help to remove it so I would think it would help. What is the item, is it curtains?

[@LeonRHarvey]

does this trick work with velvet that's been accidentally wrinkled (crushed) by washing in hot water? and is a steamer mandatory?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there and apologies for the delay responding to your message. Yes it should work on velvet that's been wrinkled by getting wet assuming that it's not melted or shrunk the velvet. You don't need to use an actual steamer, you can use the steam function of a domestic iron like I do in the video or just gently dampen the pile with a mist of water and hold a hot iron over it without touching it so that it gets some heat to dry it as you brush. I hope that helps.

[@LeonRHarvey]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom really appreciate the response and insight of a professional. Have a great day, greetings from NZ

[@EvelynWongso]

Hii, i have a velvet fabric that i'm gonna hang on the wall, so i noticed there's a crease mark on it. But i've already ironed it using steamer, like place it directly on top and back of the fabric. And now it changes color on that one spot that i've ironed, is it possible to restore the color back? Its like a darker shade than the rest of the fabric😢

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there, I imagine what's happened is that you've flattened or raised the velvet pile more/less than the rest in that area, so it's catching the light differently. Many years ago when plain velvet curtains were more popular, customers were asked if they wanted them made pile up or pile down. Pile up would always make the curtains look darker so it can make quite a difference. Study the pile where you've worked it and compare to the rest and you'll probably see a difference. Steam again and use the brushing method to lift our flatten the pile to match. Go gently though as it changes quite easily.

[@janette36]

Brilliant!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Thank you Janette

[@nadiakubik1174]

Wow thank you so much for this! Would it work for patterned fabric (you mentioned colour transfer)? I got the end 3 meters of velvet from a roll and there are really deep lines all over it 😕 not even sure if it's salvagable

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there Nadia, yes it should work just the same although I would be very cautious with a printed velvet because of colour transfer. There's a chance, albeit slim, that the colours could bleed from one to another or the colours could fade if you rub them too much. I'd try a bit at the edge and start gently then work up if if you still need to. I'd also suggest using a piece of plain velvet to rub/brush with, preferably light in colour then you can also see if any colour is running, or maybe some brushed fabric like fleece or even a face cloth if you don't have anything else. If the velvet had some well engrained creases then you could also try misting or sponging along the creases on the back first to loosen them up and flatten the fabric. Hover over with the iron or use a hairdryer to gently dry and set it while it's flat or even hanging. Don't press on the back though as you may be introducing more pressure marks on the front..... Good luck

[@nadiakubik1174]

Thank you so so much, I will give it a try :)

[@nazma4537]

My velvet has uneven patterns. Will this work?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yes it still works. I used it on a cut pile velvet quite recently and it worked really well. Just make sure you smooth the pile in the right direction as you go 👍

[@MaghaMagick]

will this work on a velvet sofa?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yes it should, I think someone else in the comments had success with removing marks from a sofa. Just be careful not to use too much water as you may create a water mark that then, in itself, becomes hard to remove.

[@happyfreethinker]

I ironed my pyjamas. They are pink velvet made of 90% cotton/10% polyester Now they have some areas that are darker than the rest of the fabric. Will this work out?:/

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

It must likely will. As your pyjamas are made from 90% cotton is unlikely that you've melted the pile which can be a huge problem for mostly synthetic fabrics. I'd suggest trying a bit where it isn't so obvious and go gently. Good luck 👍

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

My neighbor dropped a huge dollop of potato salad on my brand, new green velvet chair, and I absolutely don’t know how to get that cleaned. Every time there’s a little moisture mark it leaves a permanent spot on it. Hopefully this technique could work on that chair, but I don’t have any extra bits of velvet lying aroundthat I could dampen and use as a brush

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh heck, what an awful thing to happen. If you don't have any velvet you could use a microfibre cloth or one of those velvety lint remover clothes brushes if you have one. Whatever you use just make sure the colour of it won't run or transfer to your sofa if you rub with it. The trick is to have the cloth only just wet enough to bleed out the water mark and then dry it while brushing in the direction of the pile to stop a new water mark from forming. I would try a damp microfibre cloth and a warm (not too hot) hairdryer.

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom Thank you!

[@eduardobenassi3072]

Hello. I just bought this fabric for my car's ceiling and noticed two large (about 20 and 30cm) "stains", not actually stains, they look like it, but I'm not sure if it's the same type of marking you had. By the way, the velvet I have has the same amount of shine but it's noticeably thinner... do you reckon the same method would at least help make it less irregular? Thanks in advance.

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Yes this method will work with any fabric with a pile/nap so it's definitely worth giving it a go. Just work on the marked areas working in the same direction as all the other pile and don't get it too wet. Also be careful not to apply too much heat in case the velvet is synthetic as it may melt it. Good luck

[@rain_nature_et]

How can I fix damaged velvet? Eroded velvet suit jacket??

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

I'm afraid if the velvet has worn away the only way to fix it is to either replace the jacket panel, if you can get a good match, or buy a new jacket. Sorry 😔

[@eyeonart6865]

Clever!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Thanks 😊

[@brendanamayanja7689]

Thanks for posting...after using the damp cloth, can't I let it dry out on its own without the steamer?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi Brenda, yes of course if you are able to. Just make sure the pile is laying in the right direction so that it dries correctly. Using the iron fixes the pile as you want it more quickly and surely. I hope it works for you 👍

[@EnkiLacroix]

Can you just iron it?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there. If you just iron it, then only ever iron it on the back and don't use too much pressure, otherwise you're likely to flatten the pile in that spot. That can show quite badly, particularly on a smooth velvet, so I really wouldn't recommend it as you may end up with a more obvious patch than you started with.

[@S5UPERCHARGED]

My sister's dog has scratched up my week old green velvet sofa, I can't brush the marks out. Will this method work? Or is it likely that the nap is damaged? 😒

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi Josh, I'm so sorry I've only just replied. My new phone reset all my notifications and I missed a bunch. Anyway, you may have sorted out your problem by now but.... it sounds like the threads of the pile/nap have been dragged sufficiently to damage them but you could still improve it a little using this method to ensure all the threads are orientated back and lying in the direction they should be. I'd have a really close look with a magnifying glass though first to see what's really going on. You may be able to trim some threads back that may have been dragged out a little too much. If there are any threads missing though then there's not much you can do about that. Be careful not to overwork the area though as you could end up making it look worse. Good luck.

[@zzz_2009]

I don't know what to do my velvet got burn while ironing just a little so what should I do the colour difference is there and it's visible from distance what should I do 😩😞

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh I'm so sorry this has happened to you. There's really not a great deal you can do if the velvet is actually burnt and melted. If you really want to try something though you could try shaving the burnt/melted section with a standard disposable razor. Is recommend using a blunted one first rather than a brand new one and then just gently shave the ends of the melted pile section. Start gently and keep working making sure you don't shave off the pile completely so that you create a bald patch. This might improve it a little but it depends how long the pile is and how deeply it's burnt/melted. Good luck 👍

[@zzz_2009]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom thank u... 🤗 Actually it's not fully burned the colour is faded so we can tell the colour difference it's lighter then the other areas 😥

[@dannykanda7964]

Thanks 😊

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

No problem 😊

[@evringalindo5236]

Hi! So I actually have a black polyester velvet shirt, and yesterday The iron fell on it for a split second and left a burn mark. It looks kinda white and the velvet is crushed and or burned (it's not soft and the iron impression is there). Is there anything I can do to fix it? The store I got it from is completely sold out of it and I really love the shirt 😕

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there..... Oh heck what a terrible thing to happen! Because the velvet is polyester it sounds like the fibres have melted irreparably I'm afraid. If it's just the very surface that has melted and it's not gone too deep then you may be able to 'shave' off the melted fibres. Have a really close up look and see if the velvet is still fine lower down. If so then try with a brand new disposable razor and gently shave the surface to see if you can remove the melted surface. Another method would be to try a de-piller /de-linter if you want to try something a little more gentle first. Good luck 🤞

[@quitebitterpi]

Worst case scenario, maybe you can do some kind of embroidery on top of the burnt part? Like a sashiko or something... meh?

[@colourfulparrot]

Would this work for a cat scratch?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there. It's depends on whether the pile has been cut or pulled out or if its just been marked/dragged tbh. If it's just marked then yes, it should work. Go easy though to begin with and make sure the cloth isn't too wet otherwise you may end up creating a watermark.

[@vandanasaxena70]

Thanks for the tips. How can I remove the hand prints from velvet?. They appear all the time. Gives an uneven texture to the fabric

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Did you try this method Vandana? It should work on most problems with the pile getting disturbed on velvet. Just make sure you brush in the right direction. It sounds like you need to do it regularly so maybe do it each day?

[@edgoebel9468]

unrelated but this reminded me of something - I upholstered 3 chaises for a customer in an upholstery grade ultrasuede fabric...I cautioned her before we ordered the fabric that it appears to be VERY touch sensitive and she may find that she has to brush the suede often to return the uniformity. After she lived with them for a month I asked her about the fabric choice and she was very happy...she noted that the fabric definitely is touch sensitive and the teenagers leave her notes on her furntiture sometimes "gone to store" or "be back soon". :-)

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Ha ha... that's so funny. I'm not sure I'd have been so restrained as a kid though. The temptation to write 'more colourful' messages would have been too much for me 😁

[@nayeemamuzafar3332]

Thanks nice

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You're welcome, glad you like it 👍

[@Ri-vh6ss]

How do I remove stitch marks from velvet? I removed a stitch line n now there are marks 😢

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh dear. Yes it can leave marks unfortunately. Sometimes while unpicking the stitches you can inadvertently pull out some little tufts of the velvet pile too. If that's the case then there's little you can do I'm afraid. If it's simply just marked from the stitching though I would definitely try this method. You may need to wet it a little more to get the water right down into the stitch holes as well as the pile so that they close up but just keep brushing and working it and the marked line should come out. Or, in the case of stitches that have been there for years, at least improve it. Good luck 🍀👍

[@suzyq4982]

Hi hun I have a velvet bed which I’m selling and the frame had a small mark on it . I was too rough cleaning it with a flannel and now it looks mottled and rough in a small patch . I’m gutted and not sure how to fix I’ve been gently brushing it hoping it will smooth out but it won’t . Help please 😀

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hi there, it sounds like you make have just roughed up the pile too much in different directions so it's not laying flat any more. I would suggest using the method in the video but please be very careful as many velvets for furniture are synthetic and there's a chance you can melt the fibres. Try lightly dampening it first and brushing with another piece of velvet or a really soft brush in the direction of the pile to see if you can get it to smooth out. You may not even need to apply any heat. Good luck.

[@hanienly]

my new velvet jacket got iron stains and marks pls help me 😭

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oh dear. Did you manage to improve it any? If it has marks on, do you know what they are or how they were made. I would certainly treat this damp cloth method it will no doubt help but without knowing what the marks are it's hard to be sure.

[@hanienly]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom thank you so much for your advice, but i've tried the method and it didn't work 😔 i can't find out what's the material, not on the clothes brand information neither in the internet. im really sad but i guess there's nothing i can do. thank you for trying to help me ma'am 🙏

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

I'm so sorry I couldn't help you. 😟

[@stephaniekidoodles7655]

How can a person wear velvet without sealing with embarrassing marks when they sit?

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Hmmmm... stay standing? 😁 It may sound like I'm joking but actually it's the only way I'm afraid 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@shabnamyaseen253]

How to remove iron mark on velvet

[@shabnamyaseen253]

Plz help

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

It depends on the type of velvet. Is it made from synthetic fibres like acrylic? If so then the iron may have melted the fabric and you may not be able to get the mark out. If it's just pressed the pile out of shape then this method of dampening should work. You can also try using a stiffer brush and a hairdryer to force the pile back into place if gently running with a piece of the velvet is no working.

[@shabnamyaseen253]

Mam... iron just pressed the pile

[@HeyNowMal]

From your thumbnail I thought you were Lisa G!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Oooh I'll take that, thanks :)

[@lysosome4684]

Nice tip but watch in 2×

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

For the squeaky voice version

[@bhavishkumarshah5536]

Good Old Pepper Pots

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

I don't understand your comment but...... Thanks 👍... I think 😂

[@sultana3672]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom he meant you look like Gwyneth Paltrow(actress).

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh, from Iron Man. Well that's very nice, I'm happy with that! 😂😂😍 Thanks for explaining Asma and thank you for the compliment Bhavish x

[@bhavishkumarshah5536]

@@WindmillCurtainRoom u r welcome😁🙏

[@mbellishedhomewithfelicia]

Thank you!!

[@WindmillCurtainRoom]

You're very welcome x