Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Seal them in a plastic bag with a bar of deodorant soap for a couple of weeks. You need either Dial or Safeguard deodorant soap. This also works for books.
I bought a couple of bolts of a fusible interfacing from an auction that smelled of cigarette smoke and the deodorant soap took the smell out.
Scissor Queen, that is good to know, I bought a used book, couldn't find a new one, and when I got it smelt like musty meldew but it was in purfect condition other than the smell.
I will try the soap.
Thanks