Originally Posted by Rntraveler
I bought some "Gee's Bend" fabric that is burgendy red. I have washed this stuff several times and dried it in the dryer... it won't stop bleeding.
I can't use it for any project like it is.. any suggestions on how to set the color or stop it from bleeding?
Thanks!
My LQS told me to press my fabric before I washed it to set the dye. You can use a dry or steam iron. I still used the color catchers when I wash my fabric. I had some maroon that did the same thing and salt also helps set the dye