Linen

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Valerie Ann Boal

8 months ago

Hi there, I have just woven a Linen scarf in a huck lace and plain weave pattern, 20epi and after washing and hanging to dry and light steam iron, I still find it quite stiff. Linen from Jane Stafford. Any suggestions to soften it up before I gift it?

Cheryl Schwarz

8 months ago

Toss it in the dryer with a couple of damp bath towels.

Valerie Ann Boal

8 months ago

Thanks, I was concerned I would get too much shrinkage putting it in the dryer

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Cheryl Schwarz

8 months ago

I usually toss it in the washer and dryer after the first damp dry and hard press with an iron. My shrinkage overall is around 10%.

Valerie Ann Boal

8 months ago

Worked beautifully! Thanks again

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Catherine D

8 months ago

What's the solution for those of us without a dryer?

Sandra Mod

8 months ago

Linen was used for millenniums before dryers were invented ;-) I'd wash it by hand and hang it to dry. Then you can follow Cheryl's suggestion above for pressing it.

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