Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I think only washing the outer fabrics and not the batting is a bit like washing only one's outer clothing and not washing one's underwear.
But to each his/her own way of doing (or not doing) things.
The only reason I prewash the outer fabrics is because of my sensitivity to the chemicals or dyes used, not because of shrinkage or color running issues. Since I don't have to handle the batting much and it's sandwiched while I'm sewing, it's not a problem. Like you said everyone has his own way. ~
~ Please trust me when I say, I really do wash my underwear.