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Hi,
A friend gave me some of her original organdy wedding gown which is 56 years old. She threw away the rest of her gown, so I was short fabric. I got some more organdy, and was wondering if anyone who is familiar with it might know how I could possibly "age" it a little.
Would appreciate anyone's suggestions.
Thanks!
mrklvr

Hmmm~ try soaking a little bit in tea and see how that works?

I recently asked about "tea dying" fabric with dye instead of beverages & was pointed to Rit dye in the tan color (which I've bought but haven't tried yet). I asked because I had read somewhere that dying with tea or coffee didn't produce a stable effect -- it could break down or fade with time & washing, and I'm not sure it's good for the fibers in the long run, either. Wish I could remember where I read that...

I plan to try the tan Rit a few drops at a time with some test fabric samples, and see what happens. I found the dye at JoAnn's, in the area where they have fabric markers & fabric paint.

If the fiber is natural...IE cotton, wool or silk, it will take(and retain) color much differently than a man-made textile. Do you have any idea what you're working with?

Can't help you with the actual aging, but you can do a burn test for fabric content:

http://quilting.about.com/od/f...ment/a/burn_test.htm

Hi,

The organdy is white combed cotton.

Appreciate the response.

mrklvr

Thanks for responding.

I'll give it a try. I appreciate the tip.

mrklvr

There's this:
http://www.alleycatscratch.com...bric/Distressing.htm
...thinking that the "Dying and Paint" may be helpful.

Searched for "aging fabric", also "distress"

Edited To Add: I hope you'll show us photo of your project. You have me really curious.

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