Thread: My first Batik
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Old 02-24-2011, 03:22 PM
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varacefan
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Originally Posted by chuckbere15
I only bought a 1/2 yard of each and I have a few questions. I normally wash, dry and iron my fabric before I start to cut the pattern. First, do I need to wash, dry, and iron? Second, will they bleed if I don't?
I do not normally pre-wash but I do pre-wash batiks. I have had issues with the colors running. I don't always wash in the machine with soap and water, for smaller pieces I will swish them around in a basin of hot water.
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