To transform faded clothes and fabrics, steep used grounds in hot water to create a natural dye. Place your material in a large bowl and pour the filtered coffee over it. For a pale tan hue, remove after a few minutes, or for a darker color, leave for 30 minutes or overnight.

To achieve a mottled effect, rub the grounds on wet fabric and leave them to sit for a while.

Set the dye by wringing the material and placing it in hot water with a couple of tablespoons of vinegar for a few minutes. Rinse until the water runs clear. Once dry, iron it to seal the color in.

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