Originally Posted by bearisgray

I've decided that we have different ideas of "usable size" - so the criteria for this question is - when will you throw away - in the trash - so that no one else can use it - a piece of fabric that is "usable size"?

I now try to avoid bringing home "unsuitable" fabrics, but I have gotten stuck a few times.

For me:

If it bleeds and bleeds and bleeds. No sense in passing on a problem.
Yes, I have heard about Retayne and Synthrapol.

If it ends up being very limp after the sizing is washed out.
Yes, I have also heard about starch/sizing - but if I want gauze or cheesecloth, I try to buy that "intentionally".

I have gotten more selective about what I will buy.

From what I've been reading, it's the "gifts" that are passed on to others that tend to have unusable/unsuitable fabric in them.

I do have a stack of fabrics that have polyester in them that feel nice and are pretty. I am in a bit of a quandary about what to do with them.