Need help please! Yards and yards of wet fabric
09-16-2010, 08:04 PM
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It may even be necessary to take it to a laundromat and get it done all at once -
If you can't get it washed all at once - at least try to get it dry to minimize possible mildew - and then wash it when you can.
If possible, line dry - don't machine dry - before washing it again.
If you can't get it washed all at once - at least try to get it dry to minimize possible mildew - and then wash it when you can.
If possible, line dry - don't machine dry - before washing it again.
09-16-2010, 08:16 PM
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Thanks to you all! I have already started a load, with vinegar.
I knew the basement would get wet (only the floor, I thought) and I was so careful to make sure nothing was on the floor. No extension cords, I picked up the bottom of the quilt hanging on the design wall, etc.
I knew the basement would get wet (only the floor, I thought) and I was so careful to make sure nothing was on the floor. No extension cords, I picked up the bottom of the quilt hanging on the design wall, etc.
09-16-2010, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cindyw
Thanks to you all! I have already started a load, with vinegar.
I knew the basement would get wet (only the floor, I thought) and I was so careful to make sure nothing was on the floor. No extension cords, I picked up the bottom of the quilt hanging on the design wall, etc.
I knew the basement would get wet (only the floor, I thought) and I was so careful to make sure nothing was on the floor. No extension cords, I picked up the bottom of the quilt hanging on the design wall, etc.
09-17-2010, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by cindyw
What do I do??? I know normally when you wash fabric you sew the raw edges but there are literally hundreds of pieces. (I inherited my mothers stash plus what I already had so it's a lot!) Can I wash it without sewing the raw edges? Will it be a big mess? Will it unravel much? Or should I just start sewing, washing and drying? I can't imagine how long that will take but I will do whatever is necessary.
Please let me know what you think. Thanks!
09-17-2010, 02:29 AM
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I use vinegar and baking soda. Only load your washer about 1/2 full. It will take longer but you'll be much happier with the end results. Less in the dryer will eliminate a lot of tangling, twisting etc. AND use a color catcher if it wasn't prewashed to begin with.
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