[Northkeep] Judy linen

[Susan O'Neal]

Toinette wrote:
>It's true:  from the research I've read, they say that
>linen generally bleaches well, but doesn't take dye as
>well, which is why you generally saw undergarments in
>period being fine white linen.

While this topic is hot, I have a question-what is the best way to bleach 
linen?  We bought some for an underdress that is a pale yellow, it looks 
like it shouldn't be too difficult to bleach-but would like it to go well 
and cheaply if possible.

Susan