2 metres of X-Marks tartan; selvedge damaged

**Riverkilt** · 6th November 07, 09:06 AM

Kathy Lare sewed up an X Marks tartan vest for me out of my remenants. Looks great.

Don't forget there are other options for the X Marks material than kilts....

Ron

**TheKiltedWonder** · 6th November 07, 09:31 AM

I had just gotten an email on Nov. !st saying there were only 2 metres left. I'm guessing someone here got them. There's def not the 21 metres listed...

**turpin** · 6th November 07, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

As to any oil stains...must be a way to soak those out...?

Best

AA

Just be careful. Many cleaners that will dissolve and soak out oil will also remove the lanolin. Start easy, like with ReviveX or Eucalan before trying something harsher.

An alternative would be to spot-clean with a degreasing agent, then soak the cloth in cold water to remove the residue.

**auld argonian** · 6th November 07, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by turpin

Just be careful. Many cleaners that will dissolve and soak out oil will also remove the lanolin. Start easy, like with ReviveX or Eucalan before trying something harsher.

An alternative would be to spot-clean with a degreasing agent, then soak the cloth in cold water to remove the residue.

Actually, I was wondering about the old process of using Fuller's Earth to soak the oil out of the fabric and then washing. An old technique but possibly more effective and gentle. What were the old techniques that my dad would have employed...dab it out with Carbonna or a rag with some gasoline on it? Yeah...right...like I'm gonna do that.

Best

AA