Prewash to make a purse?

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07-29-2011, 03:37 AM

mbake

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Do you think I need to prewash when making a purse? I only bought EXACTLY what I needed, so I'm afraid to prewash....It's cotton material.

07-29-2011, 03:48 AM

ckcowl

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if it is a color that may bleed you should at least test- if the purse will not be washed it will probably be fine- but if the colors are not stable even rain can make a mess of things.

07-29-2011, 04:10 AM

AlwaysQuilting

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I pre-wash for purses but not quilts. Isn't that odd??

07-29-2011, 04:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting

I pre-wash for purses but not quilts. Isn't that odd??

Not at all. I do the same thing. My theory is that I can easily wash a quilt after its all together, but a purse is harder. Especially if I put something rigid in the bottom for support.

07-29-2011, 05:11 AM

wvdek

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Yes, I prewash for everything.

07-29-2011, 05:36 AM

katier825

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I do because I think the fusibles stick better after the fabric is washed.

07-29-2011, 08:27 AM

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I would, I would hate to have a color bleed onto my clothing.. better safe than sorry :D:D:D

07-29-2011, 08:42 AM

Dingle

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I have never pre-washed purse fabric. I don't have a problem with the fusible fleece sticking either. I do throw a color catcher in the wash and have never had a problem. I had a friend give me some blend Hawaiian fabric to make a couple bags with and I used cotton with it. They turned out great. Do what you feel comfortable with. Everyone is differen't.