Using PFD fabric

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05-16-2016, 10:49 AM

magpie

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Using PFD fabric

When using "prepared for dying" fabric do you wash it first?

05-16-2016, 01:51 PM

ManiacQuilter2

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Interesting question. Never wanted to try to dye fabric. No instructions came with the fabric?? Any instructions on the dye package??

05-16-2016, 03:46 PM

Dolphyngyrl

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no all the sizing and chemicals are not put on it si I use as is

05-16-2016, 03:58 PM

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It doesn't need to be pre-washed in order to absorb the dye, but if you're worried about shrinkage then I would wash it.

05-16-2016, 08:22 PM

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It is already "prepared for dyeing".

05-16-2016, 08:48 PM

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I do not pre-wash it. I just iron it with steam (no starch/sizing) and start inking or dying.

I religiously pre-wash all my other fabrics -- just not PFD.

05-17-2016, 09:30 AM

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Yes, I prewash mine. You don't know just what chemicals/finishes have been used on the fabric in the manufacturing process. The additives may make the fabric react differently when dyed. I think there is a fabric out there that is made specifically for dying, but I can't remember it now.