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Bandini material: How to pre-wash & Lining material

Discussion in 'Sewing & Stitching' started by muscat99, Oct 4, 2009.

  1. muscat99

    muscat99 New IL'ite

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    Good morning,

    I recently purchased 2 sets of Bandini material (to stitch into suits). The dupatta and kameez material are dyed cotton, and the salwar material is plain cotton.

    What do I need to do first, in terms of pre-washing the material? I need instructions, such as washing it in cold water, salt, vingear, etc.

    Thank you for your assistance.

    Saida
     
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    re: Bandini material: How to pre-wash & Lining material

    Good morning Saida
    Soak the meterial in salt water for 30 minutes,rinse and dry.This sets the colour
     
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    Do bandhini salwars require lining?

    Hello all,

    I had recently stitched a bandhini salwar and after a wash it seems to be very saggy.....my tailor asked me for a lining and as I bought this material to beat the Chennai heat during the summer, I didnt go for a lining.

    Is a lining required for bandhini materials?
     
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    Re: Do bandhini salwars require lining?

    Yes the quality really matters in bandhini material.Thatz why we should get bandhini salwars from stores who are regular in this deal.Best place is purasaiwalkam or parrys corner.


    Above all we should soak the material for a full night dry in shade and then give for stitching, as they tend to shrink a lot.Dont try this with material you get in cheaper rates then they might turn out into multi-colored hand-kerchief's :hide:

    While getting a bandhini material or any nightie i do the above said process without fail before stitching or making any alterations
     
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    Re: Do bandhini salwars require lining?

    Cindhuja,

    I got this bandhini from Bobby for 650 bugs...not satisfied with material.

    Have got another piece from Chinthamani after reading our IL reviews....I will follow the steps u said b4 given for stitching...lemme c.

    But is a lining required at all for bandhini materials?
     
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    Re: Do bandhini salwars require lining?

    From bobby :confused2:..Didn't expect it from them:hide:

    Chintamani is a great place i guess..Our RG used to recommend it.She is a lover of bandhini materials :).

    I dont prefer lining materials for bandhinis i am not comfortable too.But what i do is stitch a petticoat kind of inner with lining cloth (chudi top-length).I used to have in 3 colors black,white and skin color.Over this i wear my tops,if they are bit transparent.But if you cant find suitable tailors better to go for lining as bandhini's are not only transparent but they are light too, so they tend to stick on our skin resulting in a bad appeal
     
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    Re: Do bandhini salwars require lining?

    I agree with Cindhuja.You have to steam iron it before you give it to tailors.Most of the tailoring units steam iron it.Bandhini's are delicate to stitch and will expand if not sitched properly.
     
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    Re: Do bandhini salwars require lining?

    "Chittu madhiri kilambi
    Saettu veetu aunty madhiri varuvom"... by time they get expanded(chudidhar dhaan :hide:)
     
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    Re: Do bandhini salwars require lining?

    Ok..so the rule is...soak 1 full night in water....dry in shade..steam iron and give for stitching.

    wear a full length petticoat so as to avoid material sticking to body...thx cindhuja n RG..:bowdown
     
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    Good one..:biglaugh
     

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