Originally Posted by
katier825
I fold large pieces into 1 or 1-1/2 yd folds, fanfold style, and safety pin the selvage edge. I leave it pinned, shake it out and put it in the dryer that way. you might have to shake it out and dry it a bit more after a bit. it's much easier to handle this way.
I wash large pieces of fabric this way and it works great. I open mine before I fan fold it and pin it to reduce the number of layers. I would never wash any other way. No more tangles and twisting.