Our customers often ask about laundering their LLK clothing. Articles of clothing other than shirts, you can just follow the basic rules--most importantly, don't mix lights with darks, or lightweight with heavyweight (ie, blue jeans, etc) in the wash. Tees and anything with appliques require a little more work. Here are the steps to follow if you want this item to last through several children or be ready for the resale when it's finally outgrown:
1. Turn the article inside out.
2. In cold water, wash by hand or use the gentle cycle of the washing machine.
3. Tumble dry on low for a few minutes, then hang to dry on a plastic hanger.
4. Press with a warm iron, if needed. If you need to press the applique, I like to use a pressing cloth (just a piece of lightweight fabric that you can see through) on top of the design.
NOTE: I use polyester thread, which is not supposed to bleed or fade. If bleeding occurs (most often with reds), use a color run catcher or soak in Oxyclean (the $1 stuff from Dollar Tree works fine).
If you want more information on doing your laundry, go to marthastewart.com. She has a lot of general tips on her site, along with a section on doing baby laundry that has some great stain-lifting tips. Happy laundry day to all!
