Originally Posted by
Jcarpentier
Hello. Is there a way to prewash fabric by hand or is it better by machine? Just curious. Thanks!
I think it is important to minimize agitation when washing fabric - because that is what makes it look used/worn.
I usually soak my (like colored) fabrics in hot water in a bucket or a sink or a pan - before giving them a short, gentle wash by machine with very little detergent. They get rinsed in cold water and dried.
I can fake/set my old (er) washing machinei into just soaking, rinsing, or spinning.