Originally Posted by
Sew_Silly
Great! Do you fix the edges in some way to prevent fraying? What about washing Fat Quarter's, Charm Packs and such? Would it be necessary to use a phosphate-free detergent or color stabilizer to prevent fading? Hang drying ok...I hope? This is a dryer free home
Great info.....Thanks all
I tried using a pinking blade along the edges of my fabric before washing but that didn't help with fraying. I tend to get more fabric than I need for any project (I want leftovers
) so losing a small amount to fray is fine. I've given up that battle - until I get a serger that is.
I also wash FQ's with the yardage. Anything smaller I hadn't been washing - but I like the idea above of using a lingerie bag. Adding that to my shopping list.
I have not washed with a color catcher on raw fabrics, but I keep one in case I use unwashed bright/dark fabrics in a quilt. I wash in cold water on gentle cycle with lights and darks seperate and (so far) no problems with bleeding.