Originally Posted by featherweight
You can also clip a little triangle off of each corner. This will keep it from raveling. Good luck. Just think how nice and clean it will be when you are all finished.
I never sew edges. I do as featherweight does: clip a triangle from each corner to prevent ravelling. This also lets me know which fabrics I've washed and which I haven't. The vinegar will help and although it's a big job it's sure doable. Wash smaller pieces in a lingerie bag. If you have a freezer (or a whole lot of room in your fridge LOL) don't dry the fabric completely. Stash it in the freezer until you have time to start ironing. The cold seems to make it a whole lot easier to iron. Good luck!