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How to Age Muslin Fabric

Muslin fabric is used for many different kinds of projects from testing patterns to making dolls. The steps to aging muslin are simple to accomplish.

Things You'll Need

  • Muslin Fabric yardage
  • Bowl (for hot tea bath)
  • Black tea bags
  • Hot water
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Instructions

  1. How to Age Muslin Fabric

    • 1

      Wash your muslin fabric. This will allow the tea bath to absorb into the fibers.

    • 2

      Take a bowl of hot water and place several black tea bags into the bowl. Allow it to sit for a couple of minute and steep.

    • 3

      Soak the fabric yardage into the bowl of tea. Soak the fabric until it is the desired aged color of your choice.

    • 4

      Let it air dry over night. The next day you can wash the aged muslin if you choose.

    • 5

      Use your aged muslin for the project of your choice.


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