Prewashing fabric, can you clarify some questions for me?
09-03-2010, 03:24 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Colbaltjars62
Color catchers are great but they do not stop heavily dyed fabrics from bleeding over and over again. I have always used vinegar to set the dyes but I do know there is a product on the market that does the same thing. I like the vinegar because then I know what is on my fabric. (allergies here) I do not know the chemicals that are in the other product. (sorry the name of it escapes me, but I believe someone here knows the name)
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
09-03-2010, 06:15 PM
#23
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I like the look of antique quilts so I don't pre-wash any of my fabrics--if it looks like it might I add a color snatcher to the wash when I'm finished and that takes care of the bleeding. I haven't had any problems so far--of course there is always tomorrow!
09-03-2010, 09:35 PM
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When I walk in the house after fabric shopping, my first stop is the laundry room. I wash everything on warm with a color catcher and machine dry. Then I fold and put away. I iron with spray starch before I cut.
Since you don't know how someone else may launder a quilt, I figure that if I machine wash and dry before I sew, nothing too bad can happen.
Since you don't know how someone else may launder a quilt, I figure that if I machine wash and dry before I sew, nothing too bad can happen.
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