washing fabric
08-27-2010, 11:17 PM
#41
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I recently washed a dozen 6" blocks. I put them into a lingerie bag and safety pinned them @ the 4 corners. They were 6 layers thick. It worked great. If I had made the bag to fit them securely it would worked even better. I can visualize wrapping the jelly roll tightly in a bag. Dry it in the dryer that way also.
Originally Posted by Helen20906
Always wash my fabrics before using. Recently made a baby quilt and reached into the drawer and snipped fabric from a fabric collection that was tied together with a ribbon and tag. Didn't occur to me that I hadn't washed nor used any of my charm packs or jellyrolls because they are put together in such a tidy package. Also, had used adhesive spray to baste the quilt (it was great) and decided to wash the quilt when completed because it was going to a newborn -- that unwashed fabric bled. So sad. Still haven't figured out what to do with the jellyrolls, etc. because they will be difficult to prewash.
08-27-2010, 11:24 PM
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I posted this in a thread called "Flannel quilt - very very newbie" so if you've already read that skip this:
I just finished the top for a flannel quilt and did not prewash. I'm so new at this I probably squeak! Now what do I do? Go ahead and wash the top and backing separately? Try to zig zag the seams and then wash the top? Start over???? (I was getting good help on the thread I started, but since this was all about pre-washing I thought I'd try here for more.) The answer I WANT is, "Oh Honey, it'll be perfectly fine!" So far, that one's not out there. :(
I started sewing again this summer after 25 years or so off. I made a pillowcase from the monkey material for my 2-year-old grandson for practice. He loved his monkeys and that's where the idea came from. My daughter picked out the fabrics. I know now that the brown blocks are too dark for the rest of the light fabrics. Live and learn!
I just finished the top for a flannel quilt and did not prewash. I'm so new at this I probably squeak! Now what do I do? Go ahead and wash the top and backing separately? Try to zig zag the seams and then wash the top? Start over???? (I was getting good help on the thread I started, but since this was all about pre-washing I thought I'd try here for more.) The answer I WANT is, "Oh Honey, it'll be perfectly fine!" So far, that one's not out there. :(
I started sewing again this summer after 25 years or so off. I made a pillowcase from the monkey material for my 2-year-old grandson for practice. He loved his monkeys and that's where the idea came from. My daughter picked out the fabrics. I know now that the brown blocks are too dark for the rest of the light fabrics. Live and learn!
All flannel - none prewashed. Pooey!
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08-28-2010, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Pinkiris
I wash all fabrics before I take them to my sewing area, but I don't iron anything until I'm ready to use it. I figure that it's just going to get fold lines from being in my fabric cabinet while it's waiting to be "chosen"!
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08-28-2010, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by JanTx
I posted this in a thread called "Flannel quilt - very very newbie" so if you've already read that skip this:
I just finished the top for a flannel quilt and did not prewash. I'm so new at this I probably squeak! Now what do I do? Go ahead and wash the top and backing separately? Try to zig zag the seams and then wash the top? Start over???? (I was getting good help on the thread I started, but since this was all about pre-washing I thought I'd try here for more.) The answer I WANT is, "Oh Honey, it'll be perfectly fine!" So far, that one's not out there. :(
I started sewing again this summer after 25 years or so off. I made a pillowcase from the monkey material for my 2-year-old grandson for practice. He loved his monkeys and that's where the idea came from. My daughter picked out the fabrics. I know now that the brown blocks are too dark for the rest of the light fabrics. Live and learn!
I just finished the top for a flannel quilt and did not prewash. I'm so new at this I probably squeak! Now what do I do? Go ahead and wash the top and backing separately? Try to zig zag the seams and then wash the top? Start over???? (I was getting good help on the thread I started, but since this was all about pre-washing I thought I'd try here for more.) The answer I WANT is, "Oh Honey, it'll be perfectly fine!" So far, that one's not out there. :(
I started sewing again this summer after 25 years or so off. I made a pillowcase from the monkey material for my 2-year-old grandson for practice. He loved his monkeys and that's where the idea came from. My daughter picked out the fabrics. I know now that the brown blocks are too dark for the rest of the light fabrics. Live and learn!
08-28-2010, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by SewSewGal
I also use color catchers but I wash my fabrics with the family laundry. If I don't have a full load I add a couple of pieces of fabric. thanks for metioning not ironing until ready to use that will save me some time. Also how do you wash large pieces with out having a tackled mess
BHW, I like the idea of adding fabric to the laundry.
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