Washing Flannel
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I would remeasure the yardage after it's washed and dried. I believe that most patterns have a bit of a fudge factor built in, so if the shrinkage isn't drastic, you may be OK.
You may also make a sample block and see how much it really takes and figure the math from there.
If you run short, is it possible to make the final border a little narrower?
...or you could just buy more fabric. There's always room in the stash bin.
You may also make a sample block and see how much it really takes and figure the math from there.
If you run short, is it possible to make the final border a little narrower?
...or you could just buy more fabric. There's always room in the stash bin.
#8
My LQS and the last two kits I have bought, highly recommend washing the flannel ahead of time. Even the better flannels will shrink, but not nearly as bad as the cheaper ones.
Why take the chance of ending up short or wonky when not meant to be?
Why take the chance of ending up short or wonky when not meant to be?
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As a test/exercise:
Measure your fabrics before washing - length and width - measure after washing and drying - see what you think
Some fabrics shrink quite a bit crosswise - some shrink lengthwise - some shrink both ways - and some don't seem to shrink at all.
And I've found this to be true at all price points.
Measure your fabrics before washing - length and width - measure after washing and drying - see what you think
Some fabrics shrink quite a bit crosswise - some shrink lengthwise - some shrink both ways - and some don't seem to shrink at all.
And I've found this to be true at all price points.
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