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Originally Posted by Candace
You could ask her to burn test a couple of snips for you...or ask her if you could randomly take a few small corners of fabric while there to burn test. And explain why you need to do this to see if the fabric will work for you.
It would be a gamble to drive there and see/feel the fabric. Personally, I wouldn't do it for $50 unless I knew I could absolutely use it and would like it. |
Check out this article that tells how to test for fabric content, and a table to compare the results.
http://www.fiber-images.com/Free_Thi...ent_guide.html From Kathryn Kistner in Texas, who is now saying, "Burn tests are great for sewing with inherited or salvaged fabrics that don't have a pedigree (no label on the bolt)." |
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