An old trick from costuming to make things tone together, or look weathered or stained is to soak them for an hour or so in a large container of tea or coffee - suitably diluted.

To get an even colouring wet the item beforehand and lower it into the filled container unfolded, then gently swish and turn, repeating from time to time.

To make it uneven roll up or twist the item and lower it in slowly or pour the colouring liquid onto the item as it lies in the otherwise empty container.

You can always repeat the process several times using dilute colouring - that is better than overdoing it in one go.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: