Does everyone pre wash their fabric?
#43
I always do and there was quite a discussion on this board early about formaldehyde in the fabric and other chemicals and I want to make sure it does not bleed or shrink before I go to all of the work of making the quilt but is up to each individual
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I started out prewashing, then I heard some say they didn't prewash, so I stopped. Since I read the article on all the chemicals in the fabric, I now prewash my fabric. It is a little more work, however, I ironed my fabric even when I didn't prewash. I just don't want more chemicals in my system.
It really comes down to personal preference as to how you feel about the chemicals in the fabric.
It really comes down to personal preference as to how you feel about the chemicals in the fabric.
#48
I don't most of the times..there are exceptions..from what I've seen on the board it's about 50/50 !! LOL..that may not answer your question..but I have on certain designers (Jinny Beyer) for 1..or a red..I might wash..as a whole I don't !!
#49
Too much trouble to wash and iron it all, so no. Having said that, I have never run into any problems from not prewashing but I know others have. If I ever do, I'll probably learn my lesson the hard way! :)
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