Preventing unraveling fabric in the wash
#11
Originally Posted by Deborahlees
I have found either using my pinking scissors and/or my wavy cut rotary blades, really works well....and if I see that on my fabric I know it has been washed.....
#12
I just did a few loads of new fabric laundry last night. When I first started sewing I bought a lot of FQ and constantly complained about fray. My more recent fabric purchases have been yardage and I can say that I have FAR less fraying. Last night not a single piece of fabric was "tied" to any other piece of fabric and I had very few strings on the ones that did have some fray.
Once, a few years ago I made a list of which manufacturers frayed more than others. I'll try to find it.
Once, a few years ago I made a list of which manufacturers frayed more than others. I'll try to find it.
#18
Originally Posted by Julie's free time
I end up with a ball of string with fabric flags hanging off of it when I try to wash a bunch of fabric. I tried according folding and then pinning the ends, still got a wad-o-tangles, this time with pins sticking out of it; putting it in a mesh bag, got a wad-o-tangles in the bag; and the latest try is cutting the edge with pinking shears. Waiting for the load to finish now to see if that worked.
Any suggestions to avoid the next Gordian knot?
Julie
Any suggestions to avoid the next Gordian knot?
Julie
#19
Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by newbee3
cut off the corners it helps
****this really does work...the edge looks like a rag quilt...no strings tying everything together. pinking shears has the same effect****
#20
Originally Posted by luvspaper
I also wash on the hand wash cycle and it really has cut down on the fray.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post