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10 Ways How To Get Rid Of Moths & Carpet Beetles Naturally – Historical & Today

23rd December 2020Themes Across Erasarticle, edwardian, laundry, outerwear, roundup, victorian, woolLina

How to prevent moths from eating clothes? How to get rid of moths and carpet beetles? Are you wondering how to store your expensive vintage and historical wool clothes to keep them save from moths? And how did the Victorians prevent moths damage to clothes and carpets? Find out how to prevent and get rid of moths and carpet beetles effectively and naturally!

If you find holes in your woolen clothes, you know you have a problem with fabric pests! There are two main insect species that damage woolen clothes: clothes moths and carpet beetles. The larvae of moths and carpet beetles eat irregular holes into wool clothes, especially in the summertime.

Clothes moths, as well as carpet beetles, can do serious damage to expensive and valuable historical wool clothes. Continue reading 10 Ways How To Get Rid Of Moths & Carpet Beetles Naturally – Historical & Today →

How To Clean A Corset

11th May 2020Themes Across Erasarticle, corset, edwardian, laundry, underwear, victorianLina

How To Clean A Corset

‘Give your corset air and sunshine if you want it sweet and odorless. You should not expect the best results from your corset without a second one to wear alternately. Any corset needs a rest; two corsets worn alternately will give more satisfaction and service than the same two corsets, each worn continuously until they are worn out, just as two or three pairs of shoes last longer when worn alternately. Continue reading How To Clean A Corset →

DIY Natural Sloe Laundry Ink

15th December 2016Natural Dyeing & PrintingDIY, laundry, natural dye, natural fabric dye, sloe, tutorial, underwear, victorianLina

Ever since I’ve read a Victorian recipe for indelible laundry ink made with sloes, I wanted to try it out. The homemade and natural sloe laundry ink is easy to make, and it actually works! 😀 Continue reading DIY Natural Sloe Laundry Ink →

How To Remove Rust Stains From Antique Clothing [Tutorial]

19th January 2016Sewing & Crochet, Themes Across Erasedwardian, iron, lace, laundry, lemon, recipe, underwear, upcycling, victorianLina

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to remove rust stains from antique and vintage clothing without damaging the fabric. Continue reading How To Remove Rust Stains From Antique Clothing [Tutorial] →

Victorian Laundry: Washing And Stain Remover Recipes

9th December 2015Themes Across Erasarticle, iron, lace, laundry, mordant, natural dye, natural fabric dye, recipe, roundup, sloe, underwear, victorianLina

‘As the appearance of many articles of dress depends greatly upon the skill of the washerwoman, it is thought that a few hints on the subject may not be misapplied; these have been collected from experienced laundresses’. (The Workwoman’s Guide, 1840, p. 234) Continue reading Victorian Laundry: Washing And Stain Remover Recipes →