Originally Posted by
pyffer3
I was given a big box of drapes and thought I could use the fabrics. They are lined with a cream color fabric. I can tell they were special made. After I took them apart I see on two of the fabrics on the selvidge area where it says recommended dry clean on one and gentle wash, hang dry on the other. It says something about screen print. Can I use these to quilt and then be able to wash like normal? What does that really mean on fabric? There is several yards of each one and I kinda like the colors! What would you do?
I have used older drapes. I wash everything in warm water-full cycle. If there is rot, it will show up, if not in holes then in thin spots. They are great for quilt backings and I have used them several times and they seem to wear well. Some had muslin backings and I have used those too. Just be sure to wash and check the fibers for holes.