Originally Posted by Twilliebee

I'd go ahead and wash them. A lot of home dec fabrics are treated to resist staining and washing takes some of that away. I think that's the main reason they say 'Dry Clean'. I also read somewhere that manufacturers sometimes use the 'Dry Clean' guidelines on fabric that is perfectly washable because it removes any liability for slight shrinkage. I've washed quite a few for bags and stuff and never had any problem, and some of them feel a lot nicer after they are washed. As Rebecca said, if you want to throw the finished product in the washer, then pre-wash. If there's going to be a problem, better to find out now! Great find and have fun! Hope you post some pictures.