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?
I have not found using the hot iron method useful, I have had more success soaking the fabric for 10 mins the rubbing it with a damp cotton cloth so much easier, not perfect but very good
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.
Just be extra careful using benzene as it is a chemical that can cause cancer.
Benzene is extremely flammable and dangerous to your health. Not recommended!
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
I just use warm water, a bit of Dawn dish soap, lightly rubbed the fabric and voila, paper is gone. The item was a vintage cotton pillowcases, still in the original plastic bag.
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