| IFI recently received a family heirloom christening gown that had turned brown from age, neglect, and improper storage. Our restoration experts carefully tested the gown to determine the safest way to restore the item. To restore this item, careful hand cleaning and gentle wet cleaning baths were used. |
Initial examination shows the fabric should be same color as the ivory lace trim! |
Our expert tested the fabric to find a solution to remove the discoloration. |
Halfway to done! |
All four pieces of the gown have been restored, boxed …. |
……and ready for delivery! |
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| Doll clothing | ||
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We restore doll clothes of a sentimental or collectible nature. |  |
During restoration of a treasured needleworked item, each colored thread needs to be tested for colorfastness. |
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The 60’s era wedding gown with a full length train was received stained and yellowed from many years of storage. |
Our restoration expert compares the still-yellowed dress with the restored train that is hanging to dry! |
The gown and the train are clean and hanging to dry. |
Clean, smooth, and finished. |
Our expert delivers the wedding gown to the next generation for her use and enjoyment! |
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Here are other problems we can correct :
| Yellowing in storage | |
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White turned yellow??? Our restoration experts just may be able to turn it back! |
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| Yellowed fabric BEFORE Restoration | The same fabric AFTER Restoration |
| Mildew | |
| We can help remove pesky mildew specks and spots from your daughter's dress that got wet and stayed in the trunk for too long! |  |
| Distorted pile on faux furs | |
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Does your favorite faux (imitation) fur blanket, skirt or jacket look dull and distorted? Let us fix the problem! |
| Dark stains | |
| Dark stains often appear after clear and nearly invisible beverages absorb into fabrics. Let us restore your garment to a wearable condition. |  |
