Originally Posted by SherriB
I bought a bag of fabric today for $3.00. It had a lot of scrap pieces and I ended up with a small laundry basket of pretty calicos. Most are between 1/4-1/2 yard pieces.
I am not normally a pre-washer when it comes to my fabric, unless flannel or reds, deep blues, etc. But I would feel better if I washed these fabrics. They have a slight odor from where they were stored in a bag. How would be the best way to wash them?
I use an old pillowcase, tie up the end and wash in gentle detergent on cold water with a color catcher. Dry in hot dryer to shrink if it's going to. Iron it with starch as needed for quilt.