washing fabric
05-09-2011, 03:27 PM
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Some quilters prefer to wash it before they even store it. Others don't wash it at all until the quilt is complete.
I wash it if it is a solid color and if I think the color will bleed and use the color catchers.
I also wash the fabric just before I use it, if it is a quilt I am going to sell vs one I keep - not sure why I do that.
I wash it if it is a solid color and if I think the color will bleed and use the color catchers.
I also wash the fabric just before I use it, if it is a quilt I am going to sell vs one I keep - not sure why I do that.
05-09-2011, 05:52 PM
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I've learned to wash it as soon as I buy it. I didn't like the odors from the chemicals they treat the fabric with when I ironed it. Now I much prefer to work with fabric that has been washed, starched and ironed. So much easier to cut and keep straight. Sews up nicer too.
05-09-2011, 06:08 PM
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Good Evening Every1,
I do prewash my fabrics for a couple of reasons. Reason #1- To hopefully avoid possible shrinkage. Reason #2-To avoid the colors running or bleeding. Reason #3-Fabrics are set & ready to go (for the next project) whenever I am. It is really a personnel preference.
Have a blessed day.
debra
I do prewash my fabrics for a couple of reasons. Reason #1- To hopefully avoid possible shrinkage. Reason #2-To avoid the colors running or bleeding. Reason #3-Fabrics are set & ready to go (for the next project) whenever I am. It is really a personnel preference.
Have a blessed day.
debra
05-09-2011, 06:12 PM
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I don't prewash, but I do press well before I cut. I like the feel of new fabric, especially if its a bit stiff and I don't have to starch. For dark colours or red, I usually test a small piece for colour fastness, but todays fabrics seem to be ok. I always wash the quilt when it is finished.
05-10-2011, 03:27 AM
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it is a personal choice...some people pre-wash to prevent shrinkage in their finished project, some pre-wash to remove sizing/chemicals in the fabric used during the manufacturing, some pre-wash to make sure no fabrics will run. some pre-wash because that is what they were taught to do...some never pre-wash anything- and take their chances.
me- i prewash fabrics that...feel funky- may bleed- or may shrink more than others being used-or if their is an odor in the fabric.
me- i prewash fabrics that...feel funky- may bleed- or may shrink more than others being used-or if their is an odor in the fabric.
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