What kinda backing for a men tradish vest?

skoolgyrl_2004 · 08-14-2006, 04:03 PM

I wanna make a new vest for my man? His current vest is kinda stinky

I wanna know what kinda backing should I put on it?

Right now he has a cloth backing on his beaded vest. But he sweats when he's dancing, it is starting to stink. And we're trying to figure out how to clean it, without ruining the bead work? He's also had it for a few years, this is just a recent problem that has arised. Or any suggestions on how to clean it?

So for his next vest? What could I back it with, so it won't be so layered. It's heavy and hot enough already, what should I put on the in-layer when it is complete?

Czechy · 08-18-2006, 05:29 PM

My understanding is that stinkiness comes from anaerobic bacteria growing on a wet item not dried out completely before storage. So definitely air everything out really, really well after use. Its even better to prevent an item from getting too wet in the first place. Hopefully your man wears a cotton shirt under his vest. If he is wearing a satin or synthetic shirt, he should still have a cotton shirt or t-shirt underneath to absorb a lot of the sweat. I think some people also dust themselves with talcum powder for some extra absorption ammunition, so to speak.

So the vest smells a little funky. Was it beaded on leather or on canvas? That will determine how to clean it. Maybe call a dry-cleaner who specializes in fancy formal clothes and see what they suggest. I would try getting the vest cleaned before spending hundreds of hours beading a new one.

But if you are going to make a new one......
You could put in a lining of some water repellent nylon-type material. Check out the outdoor fabric section of your fabric store. Don't get anything too stiff or it will make rustling/crackling sounds with every movement. I've don't have personal experience with this idea but see no reason why it couldn't work. You can always cover the nylon with an outer lining of cotton calico if you wish. Nylon usually has a shiny surface and comes in a very limited number of colors so I would recommend a second layer of calico to cover it up.

**wardancer** · 08-19-2006, 08:10 AM

I wear a leather cape w/my tradish outfit. It gets pretty sweaty in the summer. when I'm thru dancing for the day I soak the underside with " Frebreese" for fabric. It takes all the smell away .Then I just hang it up to dry.

skoolgyrl_2004 · 08-22-2006, 06:15 PM

Yeah, I know about the t-shirt under the outfit idea. I've been doing that for myself since I can remember. But he does wear a sleeveless shirt underneath his ribbon shirt, then his vest on the outside.

As for the "febreeze" idea, we've been doing that and it works pretty good so far.

And the airing out part, we do that too.

So I guess I'm going the best I can (or we) for the smelliness to go away.

Thanks for the tips on the next vest. I'll try that next time.

wyo_rose · 08-23-2006, 05:53 AM

Replacing the cloth lining shouldn't be too hard, depending on how it was attached. You could probably get a seam ripper and remove the stitches on the inside (cloth) side. Take it off carefully and use it as a pattern for a new cloth lining.

Is it beaded on leather or canvas?

Fat Albert · 08-27-2006, 04:15 AM

Hey hey hey! If there is no leather in the vest you can hand wash it in the bathtub with woolite. Just don't get too violent with it and the beadwork should hold up. After you take it out of the tub, (make sure it is good and rinsed!) you can roll it in towels to absorb a lot of the water out and then hang until almost dry. Finally hit it with an iron if needed and back to hanging. Works like a charm. As for old vests, the wool ones (partially beaded) did not seem to have a liner typically. Don't know much about the fully beaded vests but the few I have seen seem to be backed with some cotton calico. Maybe some are just canvas and calico?

Blackbear · 08-27-2006, 05:42 AM

Also... know what kind of thread was used for the beadwork? Because nylon thread often does'nt hold up when dry cleaning... you could also try that home dry cleaning freshener stuff .. Dryel? You can apply it to only certain areas if you want.. and even just test it a little on some of the beads what were used to bead the vest to make sure dry cleaning solution does'nt take off the color. This page might be useful to anyone who wonders about dryel or other like products... especially when it comes to your beadwork.....

http://www.laundry-alternative.com/homedry.htm

08-14-2006, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
skoolgyrl_2004 skoolgyrl_2004 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 51	What kinda backing for a men tradish vest? I wanna make a new vest for my man? His current vest is kinda stinky I wanna know what kinda backing should I put on it? Right now he has a cloth backing on his beaded vest. But he sweats when he's dancing, it is starting to stink. And we're trying to figure out how to clean it, without ruining the bead work? He's also had it for a few years, this is just a recent problem that has arised. Or any suggestions on how to clean it? So for his next vest? What could I back it with, so it won't be so layered. It's heavy and hot enough already, what should I put on the in-layer when it is complete? __________________ YOU CAN ONLY TAKE SOOO MUCH!!!! THEN IT'S TIME TO LET GO. . .:confused_

08-22-2006, 06:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
skoolgyrl_2004 skoolgyrl_2004 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 51	vest? Yeah, I know about the t-shirt under the outfit idea. I've been doing that for myself since I can remember. But he does wear a sleeveless shirt underneath his ribbon shirt, then his vest on the outside. As for the "febreeze" idea, we've been doing that and it works pretty good so far. And the airing out part, we do that too. So I guess I'm going the best I can (or we) for the smelliness to go away. Thanks for the tips on the next vest. I'll try that next time. __________________ YOU CAN ONLY TAKE SOOO MUCH!!!! THEN IT'S TIME TO LET GO. . .:confused_

08-27-2006, 05:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,622	Also... know what kind of thread was used for the beadwork? Because nylon thread often does'nt hold up when dry cleaning... you could also try that home dry cleaning freshener stuff .. Dryel? You can apply it to only certain areas if you want.. and even just test it a little on some of the beads what were used to bead the vest to make sure dry cleaning solution does'nt take off the color. This page might be useful to anyone who wonders about dryel or other like products... especially when it comes to your beadwork..... http://www.laundry-alternative.com/homedry.htm __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

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08-18-2006, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Czechy wrapped in ribbonwork! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Here....for now Posts: 784	My understanding is that stinkiness comes from anaerobic bacteria growing on a wet item not dried out completely before storage. So definitely air everything out really, really well after use. Its even better to prevent an item from getting too wet in the first place. Hopefully your man wears a cotton shirt under his vest. If he is wearing a satin or synthetic shirt, he should still have a cotton shirt or t-shirt underneath to absorb a lot of the sweat. I think some people also dust themselves with talcum powder for some extra absorption ammunition, so to speak. So the vest smells a little funky. Was it beaded on leather or on canvas? That will determine how to clean it. Maybe call a dry-cleaner who specializes in fancy formal clothes and see what they suggest. I would try getting the vest cleaned before spending hundreds of hours beading a new one. But if you are going to make a new one...... You could put in a lining of some water repellent nylon-type material. Check out the outdoor fabric section of your fabric store. Don't get anything too stiff or it will make rustling/crackling sounds with every movement. I've don't have personal experience with this idea but see no reason why it couldn't work. You can always cover the nylon with an outer lining of cotton calico if you wish. Nylon usually has a shiny surface and comes in a very limited number of colors so I would recommend a second layer of calico to cover it up.

08-19-2006, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
wardancer Don't be skurred ! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Kansas Posts: 11,292	I wear a leather cape w/my tradish outfit. It gets pretty sweaty in the summer. when I'm thru dancing for the day I soak the underside with " Frebreese" for fabric. It takes all the smell away .Then I just hang it up to dry.

08-23-2006, 05:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
wyo_rose Teenah's Too Cool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Washakie Posts: 8,037 Blog Entries: 2	Replacing the cloth lining shouldn't be too hard, depending on how it was attached. You could probably get a seam ripper and remove the stitches on the inside (cloth) side. Take it off carefully and use it as a pattern for a new cloth lining. Is it beaded on leather or canvas?

08-27-2006, 04:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fat Albert Eater of all frybread!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 331	Hey hey hey! If there is no leather in the vest you can hand wash it in the bathtub with woolite. Just don't get too violent with it and the beadwork should hold up. After you take it out of the tub, (make sure it is good and rinsed!) you can roll it in towels to absorb a lot of the water out and then hang until almost dry. Finally hit it with an iron if needed and back to hanging. Works like a charm. As for old vests, the wool ones (partially beaded) did not seem to have a liner typically. Don't know much about the fully beaded vests but the few I have seen seem to be backed with some cotton calico. Maybe some are just canvas and calico?

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