If you don't have mesh bags, what about loosely packing pillow cases, pin them close, then use the gentle/delicate cycle and low or air dry in the dryer.
For the longer than 1 yd pieces I open them up to full width then baste the ends together. Could you use your lime colored gloves to do this? Wish I was closer so I could help you. Hang in there. Have you discussed with your doctor whether or not you should sew in the same room with lots of unwashed fabric?
Hope you can deal with this soon and relatively easily. Joyce in DE