This is the sweet dress I scored at Dunn's Flea Market for only one dollar. The only problem is that is smells like gasoline has been spilled on it. After airing it out for two days the odor was still there. I splurged on bottle of Coke because I read online that was one thing you could soak a garment in to get rid of the odor. I haven't washed it yet. I'm also thinking this is a traditional garment from some other part of the world. The only tag I can see is the dry clean only one. Maybe when I can get rid of the odor I can take a closer look. Anyone have any ideas on where this garment originated?
I'm heading to the back porch to take a sniff right now. I'll keep you updated. If I can get the odor out I plan on cutting it up and using it on my RSB garment. Also working on a mask for the BAC show. It's gonna be big and bold and not the least bit provincial.
2 comments:
Kathryn, I hope you can get the odor out because it is stunning!!! I love the dress. It looks Indian or Middle Eastern in the photos. Are you going to hand wash it? Oxyclean is supposed to be good for that.
Thanks Jeannie - The quest to ban the odor continues. The dress is now in a black plastic bag. I threw it in there and covered it with baking soda. I'm gonna go sniff it and probably toss it in the washer.
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