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DirtyPaw 04-02-2011 05:15 AM

Can I use a front load machine to pre-wash fabric separately then dry and iron?

Thanks for the advice in advance.

zipit 04-02-2011 05:21 AM

I do. I serge the cut edges of my fabric first.

DirtyPaw 04-02-2011 05:27 AM


Originally Posted by zipit
I do. I serge the cut edges of my fabric first.

Could I just run a seam since I do not have a serger? That is a good point by the way that I had not considered.

Thanks

zipit 04-02-2011 05:48 AM

Zig-zag would probably be better than straight. I have used pinking shears occasionally if I didn't have many yards to do.

Mo_Chride 04-02-2011 06:08 AM

I prewash all of my fabric and have a front loader. I already had a front loader when I started quilting and no one told me that front versus top was a condideration so have never done anything prior to washing. I just throw it in and wash.

Now, I do admit that there is some thread tangling and trimming to be done before I dry it but I don't find that I lose anything significant.

Tara

sewgull 04-02-2011 06:44 AM

I always put fabric in a laundry bag or pillow case. Keep fabric from raveling so much. I have front loader, I like it better than top loader.

Wine Woman 04-02-2011 06:50 AM

I have a front loader and haven't noticed anything different when washing compared to a top loader. Just remember to use very little detergent.

I also prewash my warm and natural before using. Some say to use the bathtub method but no need to do it that way with a front loader! Much easier!

ssgramma 04-02-2011 06:50 AM

I clip the corners off on each end, seems to help a bit

SuzanneG 04-02-2011 07:13 AM

My front loader has a hand wash cycle. It's very gentle on the fabrics and I don't have to do a thing to the edges to stop fraying. Some will of course, but so minimally it isn't a problem at all.

mtnmama 04-02-2011 07:31 AM


Originally Posted by SuzanneG
My front loader has a hand wash cycle. It's very gentle on the fabrics and I don't have to do a thing to the edges to stop fraying. Some will of course, but so minimally it isn't a problem at all.

I also use the handwash or delicate cycle. I don't use soap, but there is a little bit of fraying.


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