Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by SewSewGal
I also use color catchers but I wash my fabrics with the family laundry. If I don't have a full load I add a couple of pieces of fabric. thanks for metioning not ironing until ready to use that will save me some time. Also how do you wash large pieces with out having a tackled mess
That has been my dilemma. I like to keep the fabric in one piece so that I can cut the length for borders and bindings.
BHW, I like the idea of adding fabric to the laundry.
I've heard 2 main things concerning prewashing fabric. First there is advice to refold the fabric lengthwise instead of selvage to selvage. It supposedly helps to keep the fabric from wrapping round the center shaft in the wash machine. the other was from a lady who serged the ends which totally stop the fabric raveling & tying itself in knots of threads. I haven't tried it yet but a zigzag stitch would probably work as well.