Pre wash or not to pre wash
#13
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Location: Illinois
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I am an avid prewasher , but in the case of pre-quilted .. I problably would not. But it would depend on how I was planning to use the fabric and what colors are in the fabric. I would definatley pre- test for any running or bleeding.
#14
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
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I typically do not pre-wash. Occasionally I will test a red fabric to see if it is color fast.
1.cut off a corner - place in cup of hot water and agitate. check for color change in water
2.rub a dry piece against a white paper towel to check for crocking (transfer of color from one fabric to another)
3.then I will test the same piece wet against a white paper towel.
1.cut off a corner - place in cup of hot water and agitate. check for color change in water
2.rub a dry piece against a white paper towel to check for crocking (transfer of color from one fabric to another)
3.then I will test the same piece wet against a white paper towel.
#18
I only prewash flannel. But if i use red i test it first. I do not prewash jelly rolls or fat quarters. I use synthropal n color catchers when finished. Never a problem yet.
It's kind of like asking what came first, the chicken or the egg.
It's kind of like asking what came first, the chicken or the egg.
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