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Washing Fabric with Coke I have some questions
jannw   Intermediate WA USA Member since 9/3/06 Posts: 7392	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/5/11 2:09 PM I posted a review of a denim jacket and mentioned some problems with the fabric. It is fairly heavy and stiff, in spite of three washes. The last wash was the finished jacket and it came out very wrinkled. The plain fabric did not wrinkle. One of the comments said to wash in a top loader with a can of coke and the fabric would come out nice and soft. I am willing, but I have a few questions.. 1. I have a front load machine and the two local laundomats also have front loaders. Will this make a difference? 2. Do I add detergent anywhere along the line or will the coke wash out? 3. Will Pepsi work or does it have to be Coke brand? As a confirmed soft drink addict, I have heard all about what it is doing to my stomach lining and teeth, so I do believe that it will soften fabric I do want to make it clear that I do appreciate the comment and the info. I was going to ask for the further info on my review, but thought that the commentator might not check back. ------ 2009-113.25 yds 2010-115.5 2011-80.25+30+donated 2012 86.3 yds.. 2013 21.0 Everyone who sews seriously has a stockpile of fabrics, because it is natural to purchase more than can be sewn in any one season" Singer, Timesaving Sewing, 1987
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2232	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/5/11 2:27 PM Things go better with coke...? Sorry, you can tell my age from that quote. I look forward to a better answer from someone else.... -- Edited on 10/5/11 4:00 PM -- ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
blue mooney Intermediate TX USA Member since 12/21/02 Posts: 1724	Login to reply to this post In reply to jannw Like this post Date: 10/5/11 7:17 PM I did this with a front loader at home. I don't know for sure whether coke/pepsi makes any difference, though. I don't keep either of them around, so I wen out and bought coke. My fabric was very hard to soften, so after running it through the washer with coke (it softened up a little in the washer), I decided to put it in a bucket with coke & water and let it soak for half a day. That worked great. After the coke soak, I ran it through the washer with a little detergent to get the coke out. Before the coke soak, I had prewashed at least 4 times and the fabric did not soften. Coke did the trick! ------ --Robyn sewing blog: http://bluemooney.wordpress.com/ illustration blog: http://storybooky.wordpress.com/
Lena Merrin Expert/Couture AUSTRALIA Member since 2/5/09 Posts: 477	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/5/11 8:13 PM Well! The things you can do with coke! I will remember this one, I have a denim jacket that is so stiff it can stand on its own. I knew that cocke can remove scale from the ketlles and clean toilet bowls, but softening! Amazing stuff. The only thing I wouldn't do with it is drink it. ------ www.thesewingspace.com
marjoriekh   Intermediate VA USA Member since 8/28/10 Posts: 547	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/5/11 8:33 PM My father used to put our baby teeth in a bottle of coke when we were kids (after we'd stopped believing in the Tooth Fairy), so we could watch them turn black. It made a big impression on me. If it softens teeth.... ------ marjoriekh
Nancy K Advanced NY USA Member since 12/28/04 Posts: 7590	Login to reply to this post In reply to marjoriekh Like this post Date: 10/5/11 9:10 PM 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 ------ www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
Marilly Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 7/9/06 Posts: 609	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/5/11 11:51 PM Heh heh... I gotta ask. Diet or regular? ; )
jannw   Intermediate WA USA Member since 9/3/06 Posts: 7392	Login to reply to this post In reply to Marilly Like this post Date: 10/6/11 0:59 AM hadn't thought of that! ------ 2009-113.25 yds 2010-115.5 2011-80.25+30+donated 2012 86.3 yds.. 2013 21.0 Everyone who sews seriously has a stockpile of fabrics, because it is natural to purchase more than can be sewn in any one season" Singer, Timesaving Sewing, 1987
jannw   Intermediate WA USA Member since 9/3/06 Posts: 7392	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/6/11 1:01 AM Thank you all. I will go buy a can of coke tomorrow and see how it works. I'll report back..... ------ 2009-113.25 yds 2010-115.5 2011-80.25+30+donated 2012 86.3 yds.. 2013 21.0 Everyone who sews seriously has a stockpile of fabrics, because it is natural to purchase more than can be sewn in any one season" Singer, Timesaving Sewing, 1987
jannw   Intermediate WA USA Member since 9/3/06 Posts: 7392	Login to reply to this post In reply to marjoriekh Like this post Date: 10/6/11 1:05 AM Quote: My father used to put our baby teeth in a bottle of coke when we were kids Orange juice will do this also. A boy in one of my son's classes did it for a science fair. No one frightens kids with orange juice, though. Actually, I think anything even slightly acidic will do it...good for toothbrushing encouragement! ------ 2009-113.25 yds 2010-115.5 2011-80.25+30+donated 2012 86.3 yds.. 2013 21.0 Everyone who sews seriously has a stockpile of fabrics, because it is natural to purchase more than can be sewn in any one season" Singer, Timesaving Sewing, 1987

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