I have just read the thread about washing and starching. Does anyone have any tip on how to stop the fabric from fraying and becoming a massive tangle in the washer or drier.
I starch just before cutting
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I have just read the thread about washing and starching. Does anyone have any tip on how to stop the fabric from fraying and becoming a massive tangle in the washer or drier.
I starch just before cutting
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Some people cut a small corner off the fabric and others "pink" the edges. I just bought a rotary cutter that will use a "pinking" blade to give it a try. I have a pair of pinking shears and those are just too hard on my hands.
quiltingcandy, I use the rotary cutter pinking blade and it works like a charm. Just bought another blade as a backup as those can't be sharpened. Have also tried the chopping off the corner but didn't find that worked as well. I don't wash my fabrics before I use them anyway but I do dunk them into starch and press before cutting.
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I wash on the gentle cycle and dry on low. I also clip the opposite corners.
Do you have an overlocker/serger? Or would zigzagging the edges work for you? assuming you mean washing before cutting into pieces.
This is my suggestion, if no serger then do a small zigzag around the fabric before washing.Originally Posted by Gay
Judy
Nothing ever worked for me so I have never pre-washed. Some quilters serge the edges, pinked corner never worked for me..
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I just wash/dry; deal with the tangles. Really doesn't bother me all that much. Just get out my snips and start clipping. Takes less time to snip off the mess than dealing with prepping the fabric for no mess!
This is my approach too.
Mine too! Bi used to serge the edges, but decided to take my chances.
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