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Question of the Day: The other day I asked how do you know when your thread is to old, well today I was wondering how do you know when your FABRIC is to old? I know the usual thing like that the design is rather dated ( although around here we pay a small fortune for replicated or vintage look fabric) but that's all. Thank you cuties I appreciate the help!
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I want to know what to do with CRIMPLENE !! That's old... Jan
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That is old enough to be valuable!
OH My Goodness!!! Crimplene!!!
Clean-cut and smart styles.
I had some dresses made from it.
They pricked and were uncomfortably hot.
AlmaG.
Clean-cut and smart styles.
I had some dresses made from it.
They pricked and were uncomfortably hot.
AlmaG.
You could make some dress pants or a skirt....or SELL it and make quite a profit.
Okay, I must have been under a rock, what is crimpline? Is it like seersucker?
Hugs, Bonnie
Hugs, Bonnie
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Sometimes it's faded and yellowed. Also hold it up to the light and if you can see through it that is a good indication you may not want to use it . Does it smell musty? I wouldn't use old fabric I wasn't sure of on a project that I would want to last. And look at the bright side you have an excuse to buy some bright new fabric.
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I have a room with wall-to-wall shelves packed with fabric that's 'too old'. It's way too good to chuck out and all I have to do is get over the 'latest fabric is so pretty' hurdle and I'd use it.
If fabric is yellow, faded or attacked by moths, don't use it, but otherwise old fabric has its place and once it's made up into something nice it's going to be kept and it will still be 'old'.
AlmaG.
Oh,,,, and another thing..... my 'old' fabric can run rings around most of today's lovely stuff in quality and handling... e.g. I have cotton gingham pieces from which I made my daughters' school dresses 40 years ago and I'd love to be able to buy that quality today.
If fabric is yellow, faded or attacked by moths, don't use it, but otherwise old fabric has its place and once it's made up into something nice it's going to be kept and it will still be 'old'.
AlmaG.
Oh,,,, and another thing..... my 'old' fabric can run rings around most of today's lovely stuff in quality and handling... e.g. I have cotton gingham pieces from which I made my daughters' school dresses 40 years ago and I'd love to be able to buy that quality today.
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Isn't that the truth!! I have old gingham that is just wonderful. The new stuff is so light that it is practically transparent!!!
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well thanks cuties, I guess that I may have fabric that is about 5-6 yrs old. Does that sound old to you? I don't know?
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I have fabric that is from my grandmother's and even great grandmother's stash. I don't think 5-6 years old is old at all!!
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shirley124
16 Mar 2012
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I realize I've had mine too long when it is faded along the folded edges.
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That might have something to do with sunlight. It pre-ages fabric. Keep it covered and it won't do that.
It is always kept in a cupboard
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If it is washable I run it through a delicate cycle and if it comes out well - I make something of it.
I have about 8 yards of Pendelton (sp?) wool..... I'm afraid to look at it as it is way over 15 years old. It has just been in my fabric cabinet all these years..... Got it less than half price when I worked at a privately owned fabric shop. I made myself a suit and one for my daughter and never used the rest! Yikes! What will I do with it?
MJDG
I have about 8 yards of Pendelton (sp?) wool..... I'm afraid to look at it as it is way over 15 years old. It has just been in my fabric cabinet all these years..... Got it less than half price when I worked at a privately owned fabric shop. I made myself a suit and one for my daughter and never used the rest! Yikes! What will I do with it?
MJDG
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Oh, there are so many things to do with wool!! And even more, now that felted wool is so big these days!! If the moths haven't eaten it, then let creativity run free!. If it has moth problems, then felt away and THEN create!
How about baby shoes?
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vickiannette
16 Mar 2012
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I have found that the older fabrics have much better quality [as Alma has already suggested]. I never put a piece into my cupboard that has not been laundered and may wash again before cutting. That way I am always ready when the whim takes, to sew!!
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I'm not sure how long is too long...I just hope my thread and fabric will last until I need it. :))))