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Tried making a dress from old curtains and it was a disaster
Used some heavy floral fabric from my grandma's house. Thought it would be vintage chic. The whole thing was so stiff, I couldn't even sit down in it. Felt like wearing a lampshade. Anyone have tips for working with thick, old fabrics?
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joseph_green136mo ago
Felt like wearing a lampshade" is the perfect way to put it, that made me laugh. I've totally been there with stiff fabric, it's so frustrating when a project just fights you the whole time. Willow's tip about fabric softener is a good one, I've also had luck washing thick fabric a couple times with vinegar to help break it down. Really hope your next try goes better, that vintage fabric sounds like it has potential.
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kim_mason555mo ago
My last project with stiff fabric turned me into a human umbrella frame. Vinegar is a solid trick, it really does mellow out that cardboard feeling. Grandma knew what she was talking about.
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