tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post1917536913552356499..comments2024-03-28T06:11:42.599-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: caring for cashmerethe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-85102961683829869532019-09-21T17:10:45.401-07:002019-09-21T17:10:45.401-07:00I wish that I could wear cashmere sweaters. My fac...I wish that I could wear cashmere sweaters. My face and nose itches pretty much instantly. Cashmere wool coats don't bother me at all though. I always have a one or two that I've thrifted.Paula M Webernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-27601169178232133582019-09-19T08:00:48.536-07:002019-09-19T08:00:48.536-07:00I love Laundress soaps but need to invest in a swe...I love Laundress soaps but need to invest in a sweater bag. We have a moth problem since we live near a lake. In spite of carefully washing everything, I've lost too many sweaters over the years. XxJen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-10444901670179288742019-09-18T10:26:28.245-07:002019-09-18T10:26:28.245-07:00right katie! that's how i used to store mine ...right katie! that's how i used to store mine too. the canvas, breathable zippered bag is so good. we must try to meet sometime! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-74012797927264021162019-09-18T10:24:59.045-07:002019-09-18T10:24:59.045-07:00for me it's about thoroughly washing the sweat... for me it's about thoroughly washing the sweaters with care using the laundress products. besides the oils in the shampoo it is also scented with cedar which is a known moth repellant. and then when not in use i store them in the canvas, breathable but zippered bag. prior to these steps i didn't pay really close attention to my washing schedule and just stored them in a box under my bed. i would always have a moth hole or twenty. as far as my coats go, after each use i use a clothing brush and brush them down and let them air out on a hook before i put them back in the closet. so far so good.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-21475521453468418992019-09-18T07:34:35.481-07:002019-09-18T07:34:35.481-07:00I love The Laundress products & have been usin...I love The Laundress products & have been using them for a few years. I also like the idea of the storage bags so will order some from the co. I had been storing some of my cashmere & wool items in large "under the bed" boxes with cedar blocks -everything always has a lovely scent! - but I have heard that storing in plastic is not good for the fibers. Thanks for these tips! Katie from Hunt.BeachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-14476583732493316532019-09-18T06:47:45.138-07:002019-09-18T06:47:45.138-07:00Janet, can you tell us how you avoid moth damage t...Janet, can you tell us how you avoid moth damage to your sweaters? I have moth traps, and they do work, but that doesn't guarantee that other moths aren't having a picnic with my wool items. I take my coats out of the closet and inspect them several times over the year, especially during the months I am not wearing them. I still worry that I don't have them eradicated.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667384273051657925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-91890751781809905392019-09-18T06:39:00.912-07:002019-09-18T06:39:00.912-07:00Please tell us what you are talking about. I just...Please tell us what you are talking about. I just had to throw out a beautiful cardigan because of numerous moth holes. I tried carefully sewing them closed, but there were too many.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667384273051657925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-11665422794848923042019-09-18T04:26:09.687-07:002019-09-18T04:26:09.687-07:00I have the same problem with cashmere and wool*, a...I have the same problem with cashmere and wool*, and it seems like my skins keeps getting more sensitive over time. No matter how soft and "un-itchy" the knit feels in my hand, I feel like I'm wearing prickers when I put it on my body, even over an under layer. My daughters have been the recipients of some lovely pieces.<br /><br />* the only merino wool that doesn't bother me is Eileen Fisher wool jerseyAdelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260644975736198228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-30897159943716154312019-09-17T18:38:21.060-07:002019-09-17T18:38:21.060-07:00I don't have any cashmere but appreciate your ...I don't have any cashmere but appreciate your cleaning recommendations: I have a lot of wool sweaters and accessories, and will check out the shampoo and spray to use on my wool. The cashmere at Everlane looks beautiful. I would love the turtleneck - they're my "uniform" during Midwest cold weather. :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18260779350702317107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-61306407271345769622019-09-17T18:01:37.527-07:002019-09-17T18:01:37.527-07:00Such good information. I do not have any cashmere...Such good information. I do not have any cashmere - you could mark me down as too cheap, I believe. But if I ever acquire any I will be sure to use your tips. You post such interesting and useful information. Thank you.Jeanninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899506698574749866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-31590660174706398132019-09-17T18:00:46.365-07:002019-09-17T18:00:46.365-07:00I have used inexpensive two in one (shampoo and co...I have used inexpensive two in one (shampoo and conditioner) with good results on an old cashmere sweater.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774699992022711639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-21326533385541788482019-09-17T16:23:02.025-07:002019-09-17T16:23:02.025-07:00I am deeply in love with cashmere. Wish I could b...I am deeply in love with cashmere. Wish I could be clothed in it all day and night! Thanks so much for this informative post. I used to dry clean all my cashmere then learned how horrible that is. Now I hand wash. Will definitely look into the products you mention. By the way, Everlane sweaters are the best- hope to have one in every color.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195689806705249868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-40013118878235252172019-09-17T15:18:19.602-07:002019-09-17T15:18:19.602-07:00I stitch tiny Sashiko circles with satin matching ...I stitch tiny Sashiko circles with satin matching thread on the moth holes, and it looks gorgeous. Ettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12806673805012793006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-20086073209341602872019-09-17T14:30:40.369-07:002019-09-17T14:30:40.369-07:00I have two vintage cashmere sweaters from my, now ...I have two vintage cashmere sweaters from my, now 91 year old, Mom and I've always been nervous to clean them. You would love the slate blue short sleeve with scalloped edges and a v-neck and collar. I have washed new cashmere in the machine with great results too. So based on your experience I'll stick with gentle hand laundering the vintage.Mariannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-78993143245252438762019-09-17T11:04:45.367-07:002019-09-17T11:04:45.367-07:00I wash my cashmere in the washer on the delicate c...I wash my cashmere in the washer on the delicate cycle with The Laundress cashmere detergent. They come out like new! I roll them up in a towel then lay flat to dry. Never thought about the dryer for them, hmmmm. I took one out this morning to mend the little holes in it. Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448867784525576344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-86754036738402786232019-09-17T10:54:33.402-07:002019-09-17T10:54:33.402-07:00I love cashmere, too! This washing shampoo sounds ...I love cashmere, too! This washing shampoo sounds perfect.<br /><br />http://a-woman-of-a-certain-age.com/A Woman Of A Certain Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325349084888379605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-70875863652404242292019-09-17T10:51:06.605-07:002019-09-17T10:51:06.605-07:00Very interesting! I wish I could wear cashmere! ...Very interesting! I wish I could wear cashmere! I have yet to try on a cashmere sweater that didn't cause a prickly itchy feeling. I love your stack of beautiful cashmere sweaters!Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793833033347164517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-81832780969223682982019-09-17T09:39:37.152-07:002019-09-17T09:39:37.152-07:00That wallpaper is gorgeous and I love your tray......That wallpaper is gorgeous and I love your tray...with the Laundress products.<br />That vintage cashmere with the beading is a work of art...a real find.<br />I store my out of season sweaters in large ziploc bags...I should invest in a proper bag like yours...will check out their website.<br />I purchased a special cashmere soap from Black Goat where I bought my last cashmere sweater...It works wonderfully and I only wash my cashmere sweaters and scarves once a season too.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56324535592737250252019-09-17T09:04:18.310-07:002019-09-17T09:04:18.310-07:00Your timing is perfect, I have two cashmere sweate...Your timing is perfect, I have two cashmere sweaters that need cleaning and I was going to take them to the dry cleaners. Your method sounds much better. Also, the way you display/store your cleaning items is glorious. staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051414018425672176noreply@blogger.com