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Old 03-07-2014, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PenniF View Post
I have found that the easiest and quickesgt way - though you will waste about an inch of fabric - is to sew the cut edges together making a fabric "tube"....takes a few seconds per piece of fabric........after you wash and dry it, cut away the stitched edge and press as usual.
This sounds like a winner! When I pre wash flannel, I usually serge the ends to keep it from fraying. It works for me.
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Prism that is a great idea!
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AliKat, you hit the nail on the head about NON-LATEX GLOVES, I'll take the fumes over the latex reaction anyday! Latex allergy is terrible. I can't even eat a Banana (natures latex) without my lips getting so chapped they bleed.
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Old 03-07-2014, 09:50 PM
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If you don't have a serger see if you could borrow one or rent one and this would be your answer. I serge the raw edges before I was and no threads. Hope you can find the answer.
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so sorry you have this problem. I fold my raw edges in, safety pin, and wash. on gentle. then dry in the dryer.
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Old 03-08-2014, 02:38 AM
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What about getting a hand lotion called silicone gloves to put on your hands while handling the fabric?
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I only use the tube method for small pieces or ravelly fabrics. For the rest of my fabrics, I use the soak cycle on my machine. Just fill, let the fabric sit and soak for a while, then go the the gentle spin cycle. Hang drying does reduce the tangles.
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The dryer is the worst culprit for creating the string tangles. If you could air dry your fabric that would help. I have a drying rack in my laundry room so that helps.I know it's a big job but once it's done it's done. Baby steps!
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Originally Posted by My time View Post
The dryer is the worst culprit for creating the string tangles. If you could air dry your fabric that would help. I have a drying rack in my laundry room so that helps.I know it's a big job but once it's done it's done. Baby steps!
If the raw edges are overcast or serged, the fabric will not fray while being washed or dried.
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