drop cloth curtains
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Z on Mar 20, 2014Hi Becky, Do you know what fabric content they are? My guess would be 100% cotton. In that case, wash them in cold water and hang to dry. This should soften up the fabric and remove any chemical residue, allowing it to drape better. You'll have to iron them, but you would anyway. Cotton, when not sanforized, will typically shrink only 3% in length only. Being they are drop cloths, it is extremely doubtful that process was used.Helpful Reply
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Funnygirl on Mar 20, 2014I would wash and dry them first ,if you don't and you wash them after the are sewn,they may come out of the dryer uneven.Just bought one also to recover a sofa cushion.I soaked the fabric in bleach and water for 3 hours before washing in the washing machine.Very happy with the results.The cover is a lighter off white and much softer?I even ironed them which I hate to do,results were greatHelpful Reply
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Kate Allen on Mar 21, 2014Clever idea! My friend wanted to use one for a tablecloth, so I painted a wide blue stripe on the overhang. I used Amy Howard's one step paint. They come in a sample size which more than provided the right amount. If you paint on fabric, dilute the paint with water. I used 50/50 as we wanted a 'washed' look on the stripe. Works great.Helpful Reply
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Nancy on Mar 23, 2014Can we see pictures after you put them up.. What kind of drop cloths I thought they only came in clear...Just wondering, hope they turn out nice..Helpful Reply
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Nancy on Mar 23, 2014yep bleach might whiten themHelpful Reply
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Nancy on Mar 28, 2014Thank you BeckyHelpful Reply
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