How do I soften burlap coffee bean sacks?
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Paula Harris
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We just bought 12 burlap coffee bean sacks and they are so scratchy. We want to make table toppers or table cloths. Also if you have any suggestions for how to use them that would be great too.
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Soak them overnight in a sink filled with lots of liquid fabric softener and water. Rinse thoroughly then throw into the dryer with dryer sheets. Should be soft AND smell good!
You could also try hair conditioner
Soak in the washer with a couple of cups of white vinegar. Use the gentle cycle and the. Run through the rinse cycle with a little fabric softener. Line dry and then fluff in the dryer
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White household vinegar will soften them up nicely. Wash them in cool water with a good amount of vinegar rather than soap. Dry in the dryer. In addition to your ideas you mentioned, they could be used as upholstery fabric for seats of chairs or bar stools. You might also use the fabric as background in an framed art or picture frame. The bags have such great texture!