Burlap

Machine washable at 30 º C, delicate or hand cycle

Minimum spin

Soap liquid laundry

Hang in the open air and in the shade to dry

Ironing at high temperature, wet or damp

It is also possible to dry in the machine (tumble dryer) at low temperature

Warning! Plan a shrinkage

To avoid fraying you can overcast the edges before washing. There is also a textile glue, anti-fraying and clear, which you can apply on the edges before or after washing. As I like to use this glue, you can find it in the shop.

To soften the burlap, it is possible to use a fabric softener (liquid or foil). However, if you are planning to dye or paint the burlap, avoid using these products.

It is important to know that in addition to accelerating the deterioration of your fabrics, the softener products are very harmful to the environment.

To dye natural burlap fabric with commercially available clothing dyes, choose a colour that takes into account the basic colour of the burlap, yellow. If you choose, for example, a dark grey, the final result will have a slight greenish tint because
grey + yellow = green.

Crafts with cotton yarn

Machine washable at 40 º C, delicate cycle

Using a laundry net

Do not use bleach

Ironing at medium temperature

Spinning and drying flat

To properly wring and shape (block) placemats and coasters that I crochet, I use a simple way. Much simpler and especially faster than what is recommended by the “pros” of knitting; the real technique found on the net and in specialized books, with pins, ruler and pattern in hand

Not that this method is not good, quite the contrary! Only, as far as I’m concerned, I’m a fan of “fast and well.” When I start something, I’m already looking forward to it being finished so…

So I use a hand towel, not too thick, that I fold in half after I have placed the piece in the middle. I then take a rolling pin (yes!) and I roll on the piece by pressing firmly enough. (Nothing to do with my mother’s sugar pie!) I then let it dry flat.