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They were generally made of washable fabrics - can you manage to test a corner ?

I recall it was very popular years ago to braid stockings/pantyhose, so they were very washable and actually the slightly differing shades of brown wound up looking pretty good.

I think Orvus should be fine.Try it with cold water, well diluted.

Gill

Years and years ago, my Granny made braided rugs out of old hosiery. She made *huge* rugs -- I think she collected the hosiery from the other "old ladies" she knew from church. I can remember sitting and braiding the hpsiery while she sewed the braids together to make the rug. They were usually but on occasion she would make round rugs. VBS -- too bad I don't wear hosiery any more. It would be a great craft to do with the SMDGD when she comes up to visit. Maybe I'll ask my friends b ack in GA to save their old panty hose for me -- LOLOL!! CiaoMeow >^;;^<

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I never made one but saw them and thought they were good looking. Very durable too.

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Mostly lurk on here but saw this and thought I would add my two cents. My daughter wanted something to do with all the variety of plastic bags we have and I remembered a neighbor making rugs from plastic bread wrappers when I was little. After some searching I found this web site:

It shows how to make rugs out of any style of plastic bags. Becca's been having fun braiding and when I get a minute, I do a couple of rounds with needle and thread. Hope this helps.

Susan from PA