Originally Posted by cbridges22
HOW DO YOU TEST FOR BLEEDING?
To test place fabric ( can be just a scrap) in lukewarm water for at least 1 hour. If it is just a scrap I use a glass ( clear). Then look at the water in the glass holding a sheet of white paper behind it . See if there is a color change.
If you a using yardage fill the sink and check if the water color has changed.
You can also fully saturate the fabric in Lukewarm water and place on a white towel. Do roll it up and squeeze , check the towel for color.
You can alos take a scrap and use a scarp of white batting ( cotton .
The key is to get the fabric FULLY saturated with water. There is so much finishes on fabric that it takes lukewarm water and at least 20 mimutes to get all of the fibers saturated.
I soak for an hour just to be safe and swish it around several times Most you will see the color in the water before any further testing needs to be done.