Computer Printer Fabric Disapointment!
#23
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You might try getting some Beacon fast finish decoupage. Mix it 3 tablespoons to a cup of water and very carefully dab ( I used make up sponges) this solution on the fabric. Don't brush because the color will run. It needs to be all covered. Let it dry completely. It will be a little stiffer than other fabric but it should be permanent then. I don't know if it needs to be heat set but I have anyway. I did this with plain white muslin I had printed on and have washed them with no change in color. You might experiment on another piece till you have the right formula then do your quilt.
Lynda
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I wanted to do nice labels for a couple of quilts I have recently finished. Went to JoAnn's and got the sew-in computer printer fabric. Now I see it is not washable. I'm sure the quilts won't be washed a lot, but I don't want something that is going to disappear when it goes in the wash. Is there any way to treat this, so it won't wash out?
#24
And newbiequilter, that label on plain, untreated muslin will be lucky to be legible after two washes. Easy to print, yes; durable, no. Get some Bubble Jet Set if you plan to continue with muslin labels.
#27
Just wanted to share this interesting discovery I made while printing pictures on fabric sheets. http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...e-t197055.html
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