How do I take paper off of a cotton fabric sample?
By barbara from Moorpark, CA
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I have been given tons of fabric samples too. Removing the paper backing is very easy with a hot (old) iron. Set the iron on very hot and iron on the paper backing. After one or two seconds: peal off the paper. Repeat when required.
Won't the adhesive stick to the fabric?
Tried this method, it doesnt work.
I use benzene, pour a little benzene to soak the fabric side and after a few seconds when paper underneath is wet, peel off. Then press the wet fabric against the other fabric side to moisten and peel off that paper.
Does that leave an unpleasant odor on the fabric?
Just be extra careful using benzene as it is a chemical that can cause cancer.
Benzene is a carcinogen so ve careful
The ironing trick works! I had a whole wooden chest of upholstery samples I couldn't use because of the paper and they are all paper-free now! Time to make some dollhouse furnishings, pillows, and quilts. :)
The ironing and benzene works on cotton and washable fabrics, but if you're trying to remove paper backing from dry clean only silk, then what. If you stick a hot iron to silk it will melt
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