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smitty 04-17-2010 05:50 PM

I'd like to pass on a new tip ---before you wash cottons, clip a
small (3/4") corner at 45 degrees off each corner (4). no raveling.
and, you can also fold the yards --- folded width of fabric x about 24". Just keep making folds until you use all the fabric. use big safety pins in several places and the middle (7 or 8, depending on how many folds you have.) no tangled mess in the washer or dryer
It really works !.

Granna of 5 04-17-2010 06:12 PM

That is great information, makes sense as we cut ribbon at angle to prevent raveling. Thanks

Pamela Artman 04-17-2010 06:15 PM

I discovered the delicate cycle on my washing machine and use it now for all my fabrics. No raveling, no clipping corners and no tangled mess! I love it!

littlehud 04-17-2010 07:05 PM

What cool tips. I'm going to try them. Thanks for sharing.

craftybear 04-17-2010 07:06 PM

thanks for sharing!

amandasgramma 04-17-2010 08:07 PM

You are my new hero!!!! Both of you -- Smitty & Pamela!

mcw1947 04-17-2010 08:41 PM

I Have cut the corners as described for a LONG time........most always works....maybe a snaffu w/ cheaper fabrics ( just as a FYI )

sewcrafty 04-18-2010 03:57 AM

Thanks for the tip!! I wish I knew this yesterday!! :lol: :lol:

Oklahoma Suzie 04-18-2010 10:29 AM


Originally Posted by smitty
I'd like to pass on a new tip ---before you wash cottons, clip a
small (3/4") corner at 45 degrees off each corner (4). no raveling.
and, you can also fold the yards --- folded width of fabric x about 24". Just keep making folds until you use all the fabric. use big safety pins in several places and the middle (7 or 8, depending on how many folds you have.) no tangled mess in the washer or dryer
It really works !.

Thanks for the info.

dsb38327 04-18-2010 10:41 AM

Good deal! I am this on my 'use it' list. Thank-you for sharing.


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