Originally Posted by bearisgray

It's what I do. I've had enough bleeders and serious shrinkers to make it worth my effort.

There are many who think the whole washing thing is totally unnecessary.

So - it does come down to individual choice.

I have measured before and after hundreds of pieces of fabrics to see if it was actuallyu worth the effort. For me, it is. I have also had at least one bleeder from every color family.

Once the item has been assembled, I want it to be as care-free as possible.

I still do fear bleach, burns, and tears.