Originally Posted by
Jingle
I always pre wash my fabrics, usually as soon as I get them home. I dry them , fold them with my ruler and put into my fabric cabinet. Does not matter how much I paid for them. I don't want any surprises. From what I have read, the more expensive fabrics bleed more often than cheaper fabrics.
I do, too - I wash all of it to avoid surprises - sometimes the ones I wouldn't expect to shrink - did!! And in ironing them, it gives me a chance to discover any flaws (pulled threads, spots) that weren't noticeable when I bought it.
Mary