I tried it also. The other day I bought some fabric about 8 yards, (3 pieces). I thought since I have old thread in my one machine, I'll stitch the ends. Not too bad and really didn't take long. Did it while the washer filled up. not sure what was in the fabric but put it in hot water on large load and double rinse. Through in some A&H washing soda. Got it at Hancocks and it wasn't that great of a sale. I sneezed and the furbabies sneezed.