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Antique grain sacks are a popular design trend and are used many ways in home decor. As upholstery material, to make grain sack pillows, table runners, and various other textile furnishings. This fabric is perfect for many decorating styles:. When I opened my Etsy shop seven years ago, my goal was to obtain grain sacks easily and at a decent price.
I knew this would be a challenge, but I was determined. The easiest place to find them is on sites like eBay and Etsy. I have never found any grain sack fabric or sacks at the antique malls in my area. If you are really lucky, and enjoy the hunt, you might find them at large antique shows or antique shops in larger cities. If you are a traveler, grain sack fabric can be found in the flea markets of France and other European countries like Poland, Sweden, and Austria. I am no longer making them, but around the holidays, they can be found on Etsy.
I promise, grain sack fabric is out there…you just have to look. All it takes is Google and time spent online searching. Bigger sacks and the ones with embroidered initials go for more.
The rare colors, like yellow or green, are very pricey. Occasionally, the actual rolls of unused hemp can be found. Never used, it is very easy to work with. I have only ever purchased one roll of unused hemp. The day it arrived on my doorstep was truly unforgettable!
Before I begin sewing, I wash every grain sack with a pod each of detergent and Oxiclean. I add fabric softener to the rinse cycle and then dry them all the way. It softens them a bit and hopefully takes care of any shrinkage. Depending on the width, sometimes I have to pick out the side seams in order to get the most out of the sack. Once in a while, when I get to the bottom of a sack, there are still bits of grain in the corners.
It always makes me wonder about the woman who sewed the stitches that I just took out. I try to think of it as giving that fabric a second chance. Grain sacks are not being used any more for their original purpose. Instead of sitting in an attic or barn somewhere, I like to think that I am lovingly bringing them back to life.
My best advice for sewing with grain sacks is to go slowly. Look at each bag for a while and think about the best way to use it. With each sack, I sit at my sewing table and measure the length…several times. I decide what to make that will get the most out of each sack.
I like to make my pillows in pairs.
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