Do you wash your fabric before sewing ??
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This is one of those questions where the answer seems to be split 50/50. I've done this both ways and have decided that I prefer to wash my fabric first, then I don't have any surprises after washing the finished quilt. I agree with trying some both ways and over time you'll reach the decision that works best for you.
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I wash the colors that I think will fade...red, green, brown, black...I would hate to finish a quilt and have the new owner wash it and end up with a faded mess. Love the color catcher in the grocery store.
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I still have my original quilting teacher's voice in my head telling me to "WASH THE FABRIC FIRST". So I do. I throw it in on a hand wash cycle and dry it on a low setting so it's still partially damp when I pull it out, then iron it.
I've only recently heard of people starching it before they cut. What is the reasoning behind that? Does it make it easier to cut if it's starched?
I've only recently heard of people starching it before they cut. What is the reasoning behind that? Does it make it easier to cut if it's starched?
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Originally Posted by AZTeri
I still have my original quilting teacher's voice in my head telling me to "WASH THE FABRIC FIRST". So I do. I throw it in on a hand wash cycle and dry it on a low setting so it's still partially damp when I pull it out, then iron it.
I've only recently heard of people starching it before they cut. What is the reasoning behind that? Does it make it easier to cut if it's starched?
I've only recently heard of people starching it before they cut. What is the reasoning behind that? Does it make it easier to cut if it's starched?
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