personally....... most of the time I just use the sink....( unless I have ALOT of fabric, which is rare. ( for cotton fabric)
I fill the sink with hot water..... a dash of detergent and let it soak for several hours.. if it is a particualrly bright color or I see it is bleeding into the water... I will empty and refill the water. Rinse well, then I toss it intot eh washer for a good spin.... intot he dryer it goes and again on hot...... iron as necessary.