Upholstery fabric
I want to use a rather lightweight upholstery fabric as background for a design. My plan (for a challenge) is to make a pillow with an animal on it. I am using a design from a purchased pattern that was pieced. Can I piece it using the upholstery fabric as the background or must I applique the animal? I washed an extra piece of the upholstery fabric and it shrunk considerably and the edges did fray somewhat if that makes a difference. I don't usually prewash but I will if I must. Do I need to wash the animal pieces as well.
TIA