shrinkage problem
01-10-2014, 01:36 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by crocee
Normally when fabric shrinks it shrinks all the way around, not just in one direction. What kind of fabric was this?
01-10-2014, 02:05 PM
#12
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Yup starch shrinks...So starch before cutting or don't starch pre cut bundles...I've made this mistake and lost 1/4 inch on one side...
OH another helpful hint I've found...If your seams are off just starch the area shrinks and chances are you can then match up your seams...been there done that too
OH another helpful hint I've found...If your seams are off just starch the area shrinks and chances are you can then match up your seams...been there done that too
01-10-2014, 05:02 PM
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But paying all that money for the convenience of pre-cuts --- and then AFTER you use them in a quilt, they would still shrink unevenly when you wash the quilt? I have been trying to talk myself into using some pre-cuts, but I haven't yet.
01-10-2014, 05:11 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Guess what???
............. you have just discovered one of the merits in pre-washing.
At least you know what you are working with and less likely to get surprises.
............. you have just discovered one of the merits in pre-washing.
At least you know what you are working with and less likely to get surprises.
01-10-2014, 05:20 PM
#15
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Have had an on going discussion with my sister...to wash or not to wash. I have always been a washer. When I went to my Quilt group...I asked and there was one other person besides me who pre-washes. I still don't really know, but having made clothes before, I always washed before using. Think I will continue to do so!
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