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Step 1
Handle the antique textiles carfully and remove as much dust and particles as you can.
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Step 2
Launder washable and colorfast textiles on delicate in cold water, or by hand, before you store them. The textiles should be stored without starch or bluing and without ironing.
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Step 3
Lay the textiles flat making sure to minimize folding, pressure and abrasion. If the fabric must be folded, pad the folded points with strips of old sheets or muslin to avoid any creases.
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Step 4
Wrap the antique textiles in clean white cotton cloth such as a white cotton pillowcase, sheet or use muslin.
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Step 5
Place the textiles in a drawer, but make sure to put it on top of the other items in the drawer. If you put the textiles on the bottom, the weight will cause sharp fold marks that may be difficult to remove. The sharp folds can also cause the fabric to split.
