Prewashing batting
11-28-2011, 04:48 PM
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I prewash batting only when I don't want it to shrink such as for placemats or table toppers. As you saw, it shrinks. Instructions on preshrinking is on the package. I don't know if you can preshrink all batting. The batting shrinks in the dryer, so soak it without using agitation, then run it through the spin cycle. Then stick in the dryer on low. Dry only until it is just damp. Then take out and spread out to complete the drying process.
11-28-2011, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
An easy way to pre-shrink batting is spritz it with water until it's fairly damp and then put it in the dryer. The heat of the dryer does most of the shrinkage anyway.
11-28-2011, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Lori S
I pre-shrink batting( unless its poly) for tablerunners . I soak in the washingmachine overnight , and spin, then dry . I use mostly Warm and Natural for runners as I prefer the structure of this batting for runners, and it will take pre-shrinking well.
11-28-2011, 05:30 PM
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This is what I do and workd like a charm. Usually only need to dry on low for 7 to 10 minutes.
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
An easy way to pre-shrink batting is spritz it with water until it's fairly damp and then put it in the dryer. The heat of the dryer does most of the shrinkage anyway.
11-28-2011, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
you can purchase batting that does not shrink- many people use fusable fleece or the thinnest batting they can find for table toppers-
most batts do have instructions on the packaging for pre-shrinking if you really feel it's necessary
also the more quilting done the less shrinkage occurs....so densly quilting will keep shrinkage to a minimum.
what ever batting you have you should follow the instructions on the package though- they are all different- and i could tell you one way-and your batting could come out shredded- a horrible mess-
i never ever deal with pre-shrinking- i read the packages before i buy them and buy the one that works best for my project
i usually make runners for my mom & aunt- they like them to stay really flat- i use inexpensive single sided flannel i pick up for $1 a yard- that i do pre-wash- and dry in a hot dryer- then i use it for batting- works out great.
different batts shrink different amounts- or not at all- and have different (lofts) , quilting recommendations- choose the batt that works best for your project-
the packaging contains a wealth of information (including pre-shrinking instructions)
most batts do have instructions on the packaging for pre-shrinking if you really feel it's necessary
also the more quilting done the less shrinkage occurs....so densly quilting will keep shrinkage to a minimum.
what ever batting you have you should follow the instructions on the package though- they are all different- and i could tell you one way-and your batting could come out shredded- a horrible mess-
i never ever deal with pre-shrinking- i read the packages before i buy them and buy the one that works best for my project
i usually make runners for my mom & aunt- they like them to stay really flat- i use inexpensive single sided flannel i pick up for $1 a yard- that i do pre-wash- and dry in a hot dryer- then i use it for batting- works out great.
different batts shrink different amounts- or not at all- and have different (lofts) , quilting recommendations- choose the batt that works best for your project-
the packaging contains a wealth of information (including pre-shrinking instructions)
11-28-2011, 09:46 PM
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ckcowl said it well - decide what look you want - look at the battings - read the instructions - and follow them!
I've had good success with washing warm and natural battings.
I've also totally destroyed a couple of battings that looked like they would wash okay.
Learn and live.
I've had good success with washing warm and natural battings.
I've also totally destroyed a couple of battings that looked like they would wash okay.
Learn and live.
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