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    Old 11-17-2011, 12:27 PM
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    Default Salvaging wool from clothing but what to do with the lining?

    I've bought several suit coats from Goodwill with the intention of cutting them apart and washing the wool for use in applique projects. Seems a waste to throw away the silky lining. Any idea of what to do with it?
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    Old 11-17-2011, 12:46 PM
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    could you make crazy quilts with it? how about maybe some small drawstring bags?
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    Old 11-17-2011, 12:49 PM
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    Goodwill ? Ballgowns for Barbies, jammies for Barbies, summer shirts for Barbies, party skirts for Barbies...

    Can you tell my mom used to wardrobe my Barbie with the linings from old jackets and skirts? Seriously, I'm sure there are folks who would take it off your hands for you, it's just a matter of finding them. Freecycle or someplace like that. And I was serious about giving it back to Goodwill. There's a crafter out there visiting the Goodwill regularly, just waiting for that nice neat baggie of trimmed lining material for his/her art...
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    purse/tote linings
    crazy quilt pieces
    lightweight interfacings
    there are lots of uses
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    Old 11-17-2011, 01:48 PM
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    Glad you asked that question. I am doing the same thing!
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    Old 11-19-2011, 03:36 PM
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    Originally Posted by Becka
    Goodwill ? Ballgowns for Barbies, jammies for Barbies, summer shirts for Barbies, party skirts for Barbies...

    Can you tell my mom used to wardrobe my Barbie with the linings from old jackets and skirts? Seriously, I'm sure there are folks who would take it off your hands for you, it's just a matter of finding them. Freecycle or someplace like that. And I was serious about giving it back to Goodwill. There's a crafter out there visiting the Goodwill regularly, just waiting for that nice neat baggie of trimmed lining material for his/her art...
    Too funny. My mom made a lot of our Barbie clothes too, but I have little boys and don't think they'd quite appreciate silky clothes for their trucks or Legos. :0)
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