https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:16:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/3#post-628683 Fri, 25 May 2012 17:20:35 +0000 Vicki 628683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, this is so upsetting and once you try something, you've drawn a line in the sand so to speak. Is this the yellow/citron jacket you wore to the Seattle swap recently or a different one?</p> <p>Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, will respond right away (she's on Facebook, too, and answered me that way on something). Here's her website with stain and spot removal on the right:<br /> <a href="http://queenofclean.com/" rel="nofollow">http://queenofclean.com/</a></p> <p>Zap is correct about milk. Once when I got cherry stains (any berry) on a cotton shirt, my grandmother dipped the section into a bowl of milk and the stain came out. I know this isn't your issue here, but there may be a safe home remedy out there. Yes, you're a pristine person and it has to feel right. Commiserating with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/3#post-628631 Fri, 25 May 2012 16:20:33 +0000 greenglove 628631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry.<br /> Ink is the worst. My husband insists on carrying a pen in his pocket at all times. I got so tired of all his ruined pants and washing things with ink that he now puts his pens in plastic bags before he puts them in his pocket- very sweet of him, we laugh about it all the time.<br /> Last thought- turpentine or paint thinner? if it is already ruined , maybe worth a try.<br /> Can you get a new jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/3#post-628613 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:52:20 +0000 Angie 628613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hairspray did not work </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/3#post-628587 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:24:22 +0000 CK 628587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hadn't thought of Folex, but that stuff is a miracle worker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628581 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:20:55 +0000 Julie 628581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, handcleaner is what mechanics and such use on their hands. Dissolves tough greasy dirt, but is gentle on skin. Don't use the type with the pumice in it, though.</p> <p>Chemically, is gellied mineral spirits with lanolin added to protect skin. I find if works wonderfully on any greasy mark, even salad oil. Won't harm most fabrics or colours. You should be able to find some at any automotive store under the Loctite or Permatex brand. Small containers are available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628579 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:18:21 +0000 Irene 628579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many years ago I spotted my shirt with blue ink while in class. My teacher proposed rubbing it with milk, which made me look at her as if she had gone crazy. Well, crazy or not it worked! I'm sorry I didn't see this before Hope you can save your blazer somehow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628568 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:05:04 +0000 mrseccentric 628568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>eech, this is just nasty. I'd go for rubbing alcohol before hairspray, get the highest percentage you can find (i used to work in a sign shop and we had to use a variety of solvents in the course of working with various adhesives). The stronger stuff will work better for you (if that is the right solvent for that particular ink).</p> <p>You can also try Folex carpet cleaner - we actually used this to remove * an entire bottle of red wine * which we spilled on our beige carpet (moving 'the wine cellar" - thank goodness it was a cheap bottle, hubby has a few really pricey ones!)</p> <p>i'd actually try the Folex before the alcohol. Sheila of Ephemera uses it on everything, with good results. Best of luck, i'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628497 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:43:38 +0000 Angie 628497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all your support, ladies. I really appreciate the creative solutions and chuckles along the way. </p> <p>Dana, I'm just not a RATE gal. I love to wear pristine and crisp clothing. But like your thoughtful comment big time :)</p> <p>It as dried and looks *a little* better. I will try hairspray next. I need to buy some today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628491 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:39:03 +0000 Anonymous 628491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If your local cleaners won't touch it, perhaps the team at The Laundress in New York can help. They accept laundry and will clean it for a fee and ship it back to you. <a href="http://www.thelaundress.com/AboutUs/about-us.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.thelaundress.com/AboutUs/about-us.asp</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628468 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:01:52 +0000 HelenInCanada 628468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no - sorry to hear, Angie!</p> <p>Hope what you tried worked! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628462 Fri, 25 May 2012 12:51:06 +0000 AJ 628462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! : (</p> <p>I hope it looks better once it dries. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628450 Fri, 25 May 2012 12:15:58 +0000 Laura 628450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This stinks, with a capital S. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628419 Fri, 25 May 2012 10:31:39 +0000 Inge 628419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no other tips to add, Angie, I just want to say that I hope you can still save your gorgeous blazer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628408 Fri, 25 May 2012 09:03:22 +0000 RoseandJoan 628408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This *is* what annoys me about cleaners... I will not wear an item because it is ruined by a stain and yet the cleaners will not touch it in case it they ruin it, senseless and pointless. </p> <p>If the stain comes out could the blazer be overdyed back to its former glory?</p> <p>*fingers crossed* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628396 Fri, 25 May 2012 06:34:50 +0000 christieanne 628396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>By now you have most likely drowned your sorrow over the pen mark incident with a glass of wine (at least I would have!) but I want to offer my vibes that it dries the proper color and stain lifts out. I once ruined a pretty peach blazer when the cap of a purple marker came off in a pocket so I understand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628389 Fri, 25 May 2012 06:16:28 +0000 fashionista 628389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear this Angie. Hope suggestions from all our Fabbers work out like a miracle. I sometimes try kerosene/ tomato rub in case of tough stains. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628388 Fri, 25 May 2012 06:14:54 +0000 Deborah 628388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie I am so sorry! I have no further suggestions. Do let us know the final outcome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628291 Fri, 25 May 2012 03:35:33 +0000 Debbie 628291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Angie I am so sorry. I hope it came out . I have used the hairspray before and had excellent luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628284 Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:28 +0000 ironkurtin 628284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, this may not help, but I sometimes save things by "Project Alabama"-ing over stains with reverse embroidery and (sometimes, but rarely for me) beading. Is it *possible* that a tiny touch of RATE might swing with this, worst comes to worst? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628281 Fri, 25 May 2012 03:21:56 +0000 marianna 628281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry! I loved that jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628262 Fri, 25 May 2012 02:48:07 +0000 Janet 628262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh crud! I have no additional advice, but I'm hoping it can be saved! I sympathize, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628244 Fri, 25 May 2012 02:22:56 +0000 Suz 628244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with that, Zapotee. Especially since the colour has already faded a bit with what Angie did already. So testing first would be wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628240 Fri, 25 May 2012 02:19:43 +0000 Anonymous 628240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate to bring dissent but I'm afraid the alcohol based products will lift the color along with the stain. Angie, I would test In a non visible area first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628238 Fri, 25 May 2012 02:10:48 +0000 CK 628238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Old school hairspray and hand sanitizer all work because they have a high percentage of alcohol in them. If you have plain old rubbing alcohol, you're good to go. And then you don't have the added concern of extra ingredients that might further discolor your garment. But it's always a good idea to spot test in a hidden area first. Cotton fabrics like Angie's are tricky. Polyester is not as delicate and stains come out easier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628234 Fri, 25 May 2012 01:57:02 +0000 modgrl 628234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I'm sorry about your jacket!! I hope some of these suggestions work. I would try the hairspray before the hand sanitizer. It could discolor your garment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628231 Fri, 25 May 2012 01:55:11 +0000 Jamie 628231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear - I know exactly how you feel. Keeping my clothes, shoes, and bags pristine is very important to me, too. I have some books with home cleaning tips, and for ink they recommend hair spray. Maybe the item just needs to dry out thoroughly. Often, fabrics change color when wet but return to their original state after drying out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628229 Fri, 25 May 2012 01:54:05 +0000 Suz 628229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ACK!! Angie, I am so sorry. That jacket is such a stunner on you. Do they still have any in your size in this colour? If worst came to worst, perhaps you could dye (or simply donate) the spoiled one. </p> <p>I have had some luck with ink stains on cotton sheets using a combination of the recommended methods. First I tried the hair spray idea. No use. Then I tried the rubbing alcohol/ blotting technique. It lifted a huge amount of the stain away, but not all of it. I then resorted to glycerine soap and Shout soaking...and was amazed that the stain disappeared. </p> <p>I wish you luck. Please keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628227 Fri, 25 May 2012 01:50:17 +0000 Jenava 628227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, can you launder the entire thing to even out the color? </p> <p>My understanding is that rubbing alcohol helps to remove most ink stains. </p> <p>Failing all else, my husband has successfully used turpentine to remove an unknown stain from his fairly new nylon coat. Of course, that was a totally different stain and fabric, but it IS used to remove paint from brushes, so if all else fails and it's ruined either way it might be worth the risk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628224 Fri, 25 May 2012 01:42:46 +0000 Mellllls 628224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>id consult with a high end cleaner, the ones that do weddings and other formal ideas. they may have some ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-please-pen-mark-on-new-citron-blazer/page/2#post-628221 Fri, 25 May 2012 01:38:29 +0000 Sveta 628221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No useful advice but I am so sorry. It was Chicago citron blazer, right?<br /> I hope you can get it off without a damage to the jacket! </p>