Pre-washing fabric question
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I NEVER use a liquid fabric softener. I don't like how dingy the fabrics get after repeated use. I do not use any fabric softener when prewashing my quilt fabrics because I like a little body left in them. I press them when they come out of the dryer. That gives them a little stiffness and makes cutting ans stitching easier. When doing laundry, I use a dryer sheet.
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I am never sure which to do. When I took a class years ago I was told to always wash fabric before using it, but because of all of the cemicals in it from the manufacturing process and because alot of fabric is manufactured in other countries in poor conditions. She believed that there is a strong connection to the chemicals and breast cancer. Now that thought always stays in the back of my mind and I don't know what to believe. Has anyone else heard of this?
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Originally Posted by grandme26
When I was making clothes for my girls I was told NOT to use fabric softeners. Don't remember the reason but I never use them when I prewash fabric.
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OK, I've been watching this thread and thinking, 'do I need to wash my fabric first, or not?' Well, I just went and got some 'Heat & Bond', and it says to wash your fabric first. I want to use it for applique on a doll quilt, so now I've got some of my material that I'm using, plus some other that is handy and similar in color in the washer on a warm water quick wash, with some detergent, and will probably add an extra rinse to make sure it will hold the bonding that I need for this doll quilt. Now I hope the 'Heat & Bond' will work and do what I want it to do. Otherwise, it's back to the drawing board... I plan to wash the other fabrics that are handy, and then go through my stash and wash it all sooner or later, organizing it to color and theme (like Christmas and other holidays, kids fabric, etc.) better as I go. Wish me luck, I'm going to need it!!! :]
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
From what I've heard, fusible do not adhere well to fabric that has been "softened"
Some people are allergic to fabric softeners.
Some people are allergic to fabric softeners.
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Originally Posted by CindyinNY
When you pre-wash fabric, should you add softener?
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Originally Posted by Teresa 54
I remember hearing not to use softners on childrens PJ's- makes them flamable. I stopped using altogether - so my clothes are rough????!!! LOL
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