I’ve just made myself an A-line skirt in denim which is very stiff. The skirt fits perfectly, but stands out all on it’s own due to the stiffness. I know Threads had a question answered about this, and wondered if someone could give me the details. It was in issue 77, June/July 1998, under “Questions” on page 12 (Thank goodness for the online index!). I would really appreciate any other suggestions on softening the denim. So far I’ve washed it three times in a row, but would like something a little quicker than doing it again and again and again……
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Judy, I've used Fast Fade by rit to marry a bunch of denims I put together to make a Java jacket (design/pattern by Diane Ericson). It was wonderful. http://brands.bestfoods.com/rit/about.asp
Thanks for that info - I'll see if I can track it down.
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