washing fabric
11-18-2010, 12:51 AM
#71
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Originally Posted by gale
I agree. I was just wondering if there were any reports yet. I noticed that for a while, the bed bugs were in the news and now you never hear about them but I am sure the problem is not any different than it was before. I guess it was the crisis of the moment for the news and other, more interesting stories, took over.
I have just been inspecting fabric and if I'm not sure, I freeze it for 2 weeks. lol. In a big plastic bag, of course. I don't want the bugs in my freezer either.
I have just been inspecting fabric and if I'm not sure, I freeze it for 2 weeks. lol. In a big plastic bag, of course. I don't want the bugs in my freezer either.
11-18-2010, 01:44 AM
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I always wash my fabrics as soon as possible, I have allergies
and washing the fabrics gets all the smells out of it. Its ready to use when I'm making a quilt. I use a bit of laundry
detergent in a short wash cycle and dry in the dryer.
and washing the fabrics gets all the smells out of it. Its ready to use when I'm making a quilt. I use a bit of laundry
detergent in a short wash cycle and dry in the dryer.
11-18-2010, 04:38 AM
#74
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I try to always wash it (with detergent) when I buy it and dry it in the dryer, iron it with "Best Press", because I like the crisp feeling and it is easier to cut and sew. Also if it is a fabric with strong colors or batiks I also add Retayne into the washing machine so the colors stay and won't run. Don't put softener or dryer sheets to the fabric!!!!
11-18-2010, 10:27 AM
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I always wash my fabric when I come through the door from shopping. Throw into washer, add a little soap (I use baby wash/delicate fabric soap) and THEN unload the car! No dryer for me as I find if it overdries I can't ever get the wrinkles out.
11-18-2010, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by karate lady
Originally Posted by hlponyfarm
when you wash fabric before a project do you actually wash it with laundry soap? Or do you just get it wet and dry it with the dryer so it will shrink?
Do you all wash your fabrics when you get it home so its ready to use when you need it?
I have been dabbling with the quilting and am not washing my fabrics. but figured when I start a serious project Id better get the facts! thanks JoAnn
ps Im sure Im going to have ALOT of silly questions for you all as I dont have anyone else to ask.
Do you all wash your fabrics when you get it home so its ready to use when you need it?
I have been dabbling with the quilting and am not washing my fabrics. but figured when I start a serious project Id better get the facts! thanks JoAnn
ps Im sure Im going to have ALOT of silly questions for you all as I dont have anyone else to ask.
11-18-2010, 12:12 PM
#77
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I always wash fabric first. Sewing instructors used to tell us that it straightened the grain as the fabric was damp when wound on the bolt. I prefer to iron it before storage as recently washed fabric seems to iron easier and better.
11-26-2010, 11:04 AM
#79
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Originally Posted by mayday
ALWAYS wash q/tops by hand in liquid washing powder, rinse thoroughly and lightly spin drying flat.
Have had DREADFUL problems with reds-----they tend to run badly.
Have had DREADFUL problems with reds-----they tend to run badly.
If I had to wash a quilt top - and the only time that would be if something undesirable had gotten on it - that's how I would do it -
Do you usually wash a quilt top before it's quilted?
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