Might it be the dye? Woad supposedly stinks to high heaven, maybe this is related. If baking soda doesn't work, soak in cheap vodka, as many use it as a deodorizer.
-----Original Message----- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Michelle Plumb Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck! Hello, all. I purchased a lightweight denim jacket dyed a dark blue. It's lovely, but reeks of vinegar! I've washed it three times, and the smell lingers on. Any ideas? TIA, Michelle _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume