Originally Posted by carolynjo
You don't actually "wash" your fabric. I tell my students to get the fabric wet by pressing it down in the water and making sure that it gets wet clear through. Then, press in towels till moist. Hang to dry on clothes hangers or an Amish drying rack until almost dry. Then press. Or, dampen slightly with a spritz bottle and press. You should have no more problems with shrinkage.
Oh now that's a lovely idea!!!!!!! That way I don't have to worry about the darn problems I have with washing!!
I was thinking about it, and I THINK part of my issue is my washer. It's a pretty heavy duty kind of thing and might just be too hard for my fabric which might be why my stuff got SO distorted. I love your option as an alternative!!