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   fabricholic | Sep 27, 2006 07:51pm | #1

   I've heard that you can use sandpaper. Rub on the knees, edge of pockets, anything that usually wears out the quickest.

   Marcy

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   genevieve | Sep 28, 2006 09:00am | #2

   thank you - I'll get out the sandpaper and rub away.

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   Thimblefingers | Sep 28, 2006 09:46pm | #3

   Wash them in water with bleach, also, to fade the denim.  Then you could "dye" them with tea to give them a "dirty" look.

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   genevieve | Sep 29, 2006 01:42am | #4

   thanks thimblefingers - have done that with lace, but not thought of it for denim - will try.

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   mygaley | Sep 29, 2006 01:57am | #5

   A good method to soften denim before or after sewing is to soak it in a solution of 1 cup fabric softener in a small wash load of water for 24 hours. With a young child, it might then be necessary to wash it to get the fabric softener out as much as possible. God bless you Galey