bearisgray

I sometimes use packaged bias trim - I think Wright's is still the brand name - just bought some last year at WalMart to use for a touch of color on pillow cases -

The package said it was a cotton/poly blend, so I did NOT expect it to shrink. It did.

I measured the trim before and after it's soak - just to see what it would do.

I put the trim in a pan of hot water and let it set for about half an hour and then laid it out on a towel to dry. It shrank about an inch per yard. Enough to cause a pillow case to pucker which bothers me. I am very careful about not stretching or pulling the trim as I sew it on/in the item, so that would NOT be the reason for puckering later.

The shrinkage may be a contributing cause for why some bibs do not lay flat after they are washed.

fluffygirl

Thanks so much for this information. I finally used up all the bindings I had purchased years ago and will need to get new. It is good to know that the cotton/poly will shrink. I would not expect it to shrink either.

Pat

Havplenty

good info to know. i too have packaged bias tape and never have tested it. now i know that i need to.

amma

Thank you for the heads up on this, I didn't think it would shrink like that either.

sewbeadit

Very interesting. Thank you for the info.

QuiltnNan

thanks for sharing your experience. it's helpful to know.

LivelyLady

That is so good to know. Thanks for sharing.

hperttula123

I can't believe it shrunk that much. That is alot. Thanks for the heads up. I don't use it often, but now I know to check it out before I use it.