tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post8065927543480615182..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Fact or Fiction? Softening Denim with Cokeshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-67432717386484375232017-06-30T16:37:49.546-07:002017-06-30T16:37:49.546-07:00??
"I used it for some very stiff, it could h...??<br />"I used it for some very stiff, it could have stood up on it's own stiff, denim and in one wash it was soft. I assume that it's the acidic nature of coke. I wouldn't necessarily leave denim at one wash as it can keep shrinking but one can of coke <br />------<br />www.nancyksews.blogspot.com<br /><br />From Urshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163643069604267086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-83940506587032262562014-06-09T05:45:22.009-07:002014-06-09T05:45:22.009-07:00I'm trying to picture how to use Coke in a fro...I'm trying to picture how to use Coke in a front loader without water. Can someone enlighten me? It seems like it would go through the holes and sit out of reach of the fabric.SueC56https://www.blogger.com/profile/06056215287306068267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-16237953903839790252014-06-07T08:53:40.264-07:002014-06-07T08:53:40.264-07:00According to Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns, yo...According to Peggy Sagers, Silhouette Patterns, you use just coke -- no water, soap etc. She has a front loader & she uses 1 can of coke for a cut of denim which I'm assuming is about 3-4 yards. She swears by it. Haven't tried it yet myself. She said she learned it from a guy she buys fabric from in NY.Andsewforthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777555927579741633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-84654608525458417822014-06-07T08:10:02.969-07:002014-06-07T08:10:02.969-07:00You are our intrepid investigator!!You are our intrepid investigator!!Jean Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377919316524941535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-25884294236346565922014-06-06T19:06:42.163-07:002014-06-06T19:06:42.163-07:00Or a swatch in one can's worth...Or a swatch in one can's worth...lorrwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671379391189827831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-17507586787138700812014-06-06T19:05:22.773-07:002014-06-06T19:05:22.773-07:00Salt and lemon juice = very weak hydrochloric acid...Salt and lemon juice = very weak hydrochloric acid, right?lorrwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671379391189827831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-8512978033632487842014-06-06T19:01:24.179-07:002014-06-06T19:01:24.179-07:00LOL! The taste test - too funny.
No, I have never...LOL! The taste test - too funny.<br /><br />No, I have never heard of or tried this. Salt, yes. Coke, no.lorrwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671379391189827831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-44048219171760862792014-06-06T19:00:35.700-07:002014-06-06T19:00:35.700-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.lorrwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671379391189827831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-16340809818030928452014-06-06T13:33:28.278-07:002014-06-06T13:33:28.278-07:00I always use ammonia in the first wash to disolve ...I always use ammonia in the first wash to disolve the waxes used in the manufacture process. Of course, that probably would only work with 100% cotton.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038939930281849071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-16045211793307882952014-06-06T08:26:14.428-07:002014-06-06T08:26:14.428-07:00I wonder if half a gallon of white vinegar marinad...I wonder if half a gallon of white vinegar marinade might make it softer? Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990191457997877760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-38741738921605644732014-06-06T08:07:05.376-07:002014-06-06T08:07:05.376-07:00Yes. I think it's supposed to be undiluted Co...Yes. I think it's supposed to be undiluted Coke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-12932078245708098612014-06-06T07:16:07.690-07:002014-06-06T07:16:07.690-07:00I've used it as well and I've noticed abso...I've used it as well and I've noticed absolutely no difference from just washing it a few times, which actually works better than the coke.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-73576174074486674062014-06-06T06:55:07.920-07:002014-06-06T06:55:07.920-07:00Perhaps the water is the problem. I would suspect ...Perhaps the water is the problem. I would suspect that if it can remove acid from a car battery - which I know for sure is true - then undiluted Coca Cola should be able to soften denim. I suggest you get a few liters of soda and soak your denim fabric in a laundry tub of straight Coke for a few hours then wash and dry it. I'd be interested in the results. Please let me know if it works.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234366085172090247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-54321074747775484122014-06-06T04:20:56.923-07:002014-06-06T04:20:56.923-07:00Use un-diluted coke, maybe? Would be an interestin...Use un-diluted coke, maybe? Would be an interesting experiment.Ronniiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428762108322065195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-33345316288204110382014-06-05T23:08:13.720-07:002014-06-05T23:08:13.720-07:00Borax was my mother's solution for everything!...Borax was my mother's solution for everything!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-27073338619706326752014-06-05T22:01:19.218-07:002014-06-05T22:01:19.218-07:00It must depend on the fabric. I've used it on ...It must depend on the fabric. I've used it on natural fibers linen and cotton, and I know Peggy Sagers from Silhouette patterns uses it a lot. Sorry it didn't work for you.treva ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430280085696664354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-15722471283884106452014-06-05T20:26:00.687-07:002014-06-05T20:26:00.687-07:00I wasn't surprised considering that I lick the...I wasn't surprised considering that I lick the ash in burn tests for the sweet taste of polyester. ;-)<br />http://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/2014/03/simplicity-2339.html<br /><br />So, is the coke supposed to "acid" wash the denim? If so, that's an awfully expensive way to lower the pH. Perhaps you can use some citric acid crystals or concentrated white vinegar? Hydrochloric or sulphuric acid will definitely do the trick, but obtaining some for home use may be difficult.<br /><br />Can you tell I have a BS in chemistry?badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-62332705420273973482014-06-05T19:56:04.716-07:002014-06-05T19:56:04.716-07:00LOL. I was wondering if anyone would call me out o...LOL. I was wondering if anyone would call me out on that one.<br /><br />The fabric didn't taste very yummy. Not.at.all. ;)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-4246036292674455762014-06-05T19:46:53.084-07:002014-06-05T19:46:53.084-07:00It is completely hilarious that you licked your fa...It is completely hilarious that you licked your fabric. The things we're willing to try ... ! Too bad the soda didn't work, that would have been a really handy treatment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-82941546428375358302014-06-05T19:28:21.035-07:002014-06-05T19:28:21.035-07:00Oh that stinks!! I heard this worked too!! I gues...Oh that stinks!! I heard this worked too!! I guess I wont try it. Maybe White vinegar will work??<br /><br />http://sewingmelissa.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12913472131515652742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-59184423798436403612014-06-05T19:15:38.042-07:002014-06-05T19:15:38.042-07:00It worked wonderfully for me with 100%cotton denim...It worked wonderfully for me with 100%cotton denim but not with cotton/poly/lycra blend .Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-3644749119480422212014-06-05T19:06:13.842-07:002014-06-05T19:06:13.842-07:00Bummer for you, Shams. It has worked for me on se...Bummer for you, Shams. It has worked for me on several pieces of denim. Turned them from cardboard to soft.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-79439767142908148112014-06-05T18:32:49.644-07:002014-06-05T18:32:49.644-07:00Another urban legend squashed!Another urban legend squashed!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.com