butterflywing

when you iron two wet 6-yard pieces, don't they just drag all over the floor? if i did that i'd be washing the floor with them. i tried putting a laundry basket in front of the table but then i have to bend over to iron. do you know a secret?

quiltingmom86

fan folding and pinning--- so cool.
what a great idea.
thanks, I plan to try it the very next time I need to wash fabric.
I always put small pieces such as fat quarters into a net laundry bag. That works great to.

brushandthimble

I have heard of cutting a small corner off to avoid the tangles, but never tried it. My hubby pre-washes and folds all my fabric, I iron it:)

schwanton

When the pieces are too long, I drape over the shower rod and use my steamer to loosen the wrinkles then let it hang until it dries. Much easier than ironing and keeps it off the floor.

brushandthimble

Great idea! thanks

wendiq

I use a basting stitch and stitch the two ends together using approx. a quarter inch. This keeps it untangled and easy to cut off the ends and the ravels. I have also been advised to not wash more than 6 yd lengths at a time if possible. It works for me every time.....

Paintbrushbrown

This group is so good about sharing. I learn so much just reading! I am glad "I Am Trying" started the thread. I wouldn't have thought to ask!

Marilyn

sash

If you have a serger, serge both ends; this works out very nicely. No threads to deal with.

BellaBoo

I got a lot of pms about the cost of the cleaners doing big cuts of fabric. The local cleaners charged me $6 plus tax to wash and press 3 separate 7 yard cuts (backing) and gave me a coupon for one item done free for my visit. I don't like ironing big pieces of fabric at all.

butterflywing

are you having them laundered? or dry cleaned?