Help my fabric disolved and left dye
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I had bought some fabric scraps -some appeared to have been prewashed, others not. I decided to rewash all of it since well who knows when or how it originally was washed. I was a bit worried about the reds , BUT they came through fine it was a piece of black that literally dissolved and left dye all over the other fabrics :shock: The fabric was washed in cold water - normal cycle - any suggestions on trying to save the rest of the fabrics ?
Learn from my mistake , I think the fabric was older but at least if I lose this it won't be a finished quilt :roll:
Learn from my mistake , I think the fabric was older but at least if I lose this it won't be a finished quilt :roll:
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Well rewashed and most of it came out- will do the rest for a third time after I wash my work clothes :cry: I never would have believed fabric could just disolve like this :thumbdown:
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Originally Posted by sharon b
Well rewashed and most of it came out- will do the rest for a third time after I wash my work clothes :cry: I never would have believed fabric could just disolve like this :thumbdown:
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Originally Posted by Shelbie
I have never been a pre-washer of fabric. After reading this I may have to change my ways. I'm so glad that you discovered this before it was in your quilt.
Not that I'm fond of unpleasant surprises at any time - - -
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