I would take it back to the store you got it from! Even if there is no refund they need to know what's going on with the fabric they are selling!
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The old standby to me is to rinse in vinegar. That is what my Mother and Grandmother used. Who knows what these
new products are made of, vinegar? I would use white vinegar on the light colors, but the brown vinegar on the dark ones. This has always set colors for me. Try a small piece. Let is sit a few minutes and then rinse maybe twice. Good luck. |
Originally Posted by Prism99
(Post 6163285)
It doesn't matter. You can use Retayne on fabric that has already been washed.
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 6163325)
If it was me, I would set this fabric aside for using on an all dark quilt where it won't matter if it continues to bleed. Even treated I just don't trust a bleeder.
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 6163325)
If it was me, I would set this fabric aside for using on an all dark quilt where it won't matter if it continues to bleed. Even treated I just don't trust a bleeder.
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Just to let you know - I gave up on it. I washed it two more times and saw no improvement. Even with Retayne, it only holds as long as it is washed in cool water. Since it is a special gift for my DD, I want to know there is no risk. I'll have to stop at the quilt shop tomorrow to buy new backing. I just want to get it done!
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Be sure to let them know what happened. They might want to use a different supplier or talk to where they get their fabric from
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Originally Posted by IrishNY
(Post 6165028)
Just to let you know - I gave up on it. I washed it two more times and saw no improvement. Even with Retayne, it only holds as long as it is washed in cool water. Since it is a special gift for my DD, I want to know there is no risk. I'll have to stop at the quilt shop tomorrow to buy new backing. I just want to get it done!
Aren' t you glad you found out now instead of later when the finished quilt is washed? |
Use the Retayne! It will stop the bleeding. It doesnt matter of you have washed it already.
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I am not very sure if it would work for everyone, well it worked for me....Keep some water( about maybe 2 gallons) in the fridge,make it very cold and wash the fabric in it. The color does not bleed! You can also try soaking the fabric in salted water for some time and wash.
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