Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I consider fabric to be "needle ready" when I am reasonably sure that the fabric dyes will not run, bleed, or fade; and that there will be no more shrinkage or stretching of the fabric when it hits water (again).
Why isn't it?
Why isn't clothing the same way? I very often buy larger sized knowing it will shrink when washed. I'm happy to wash one or two delicate garments by hand, but not every piece of clothing I own!