Fusible interfacing - how long to wait before washing?
05-01-2013, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by psumom
I wouldn't worry about the interfacing. Once you fuse it, it will stay in place, at least until you get the quilt put together. It's job is just to stabilize things while under construction. Once that happens and you sandwich and quilt it....the interfacing will stay in place. I've never heard of a waiting period after fusing before washing! Good luck!
My friend Cindi has a very specific routine she follows for when she makes t-shirt quilts. Her recommendations to me: First of all, do not use fabric softener. It can prevent your interfacing from adhering well. Secondly, use a piece of scrap fabric, dampened with water, between your iron and the interfacing. Press, do not iron. When the dampness is gone from the scrap fabric, the interfacing will have adhered to the fabric and you can move to the next section.
Hope this helps.
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