Cleaning an Old Yellowed Silk Christening Gown?
Years ago I saw a lady on TV who washed old linens and wedding dresses in A polite. Let it soak a while, gently squeeze it, rinse and air dry. If its a personal heirloom, I would seek professional advice.
Cleaning Out Dead Leaves and Debris From Under Our Jasmine Bushes?
Do what you can with a leaf rake then put on a good set of garden gloves that protect against cuts etc (not the pretty fabric ones) and use your hands and the handheld garden forks (claws? I dont know what they are called.) I would wear long sleeves too. Get...
Making Fabric Less Shiny?
What does the back or wrong side of the fabric look like? Any chance that would work? Or put some netting or organza over the front.