I'm a prewasher mainly because the fabrics that I used to make my clothes shrink so this ensures my new dress still fits after the first washing.
BUT.... aside from the color catchers... I use a 1/2 cup vinegar in new fabric or brights... that sets the color and reduces the fading
To stop the twisty tangle... Serge (zigzag) the cut ends.... stops the fraying that tie up your yards of fabric into masive balls of mess....
Last edited by Leota; 06-16-2013 at 06:46 PM.