Tea dyed muslin gives a great effect to otherwise ordinary cloth. It enables you to instantly create cloth that looks antique without all the problems associated with older fabric.
Steps
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Place six to eight tea bags per one to two litres of water in a saucepan.
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Bring the water to the boil.
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Turn off the heat and remove it to a cooler spot.
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Push the muslin into the boiled tea solution and gently move it around to ensure that all the muslin is covered. Use a wooden stick or spoon to do this.
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Leave the muslin to soak for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Drain the tea and rinse the muslin in cold water.
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Hang the muslin up to dry. It will look quite dark when it is wet but it will dry to a much lighter shade.
Tips
- It is a good idea to dye your piece of muslin prior to cutting it for sewing in a pattern, as there will possibly be some shrinkage.
Things You'll Need
- Muslin
- 6-8 tea bags per 1-2 litres of water
- Large saucepan
- Place to hang the muslin to dry
