I pre-wash fabric to check for bleeding, to insure a good bond with fusible, to insure even shrinkage, and to check quality of questionable fabric. As my dad used to say, "better to be safe than sorry" :)
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Same here I don't wash the fabric ,Iv never had reds bleed onto other pieces but I use good fabric,,,,I do like steam a seam its pricey but works great
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I would prewash all fabric to used in applique project to allow for shrinkage of both base fabric and applque fabric before they are fused together. Other fabric that I use for quilt making I do not wash since I want the crinkle look when finished.
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I am trying to do free spirit the horse sihoutte and it has raw edges , I was planning to strait stitch on, plus I have wonder under here so was going to use that
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Oh, you are opening a Pandora's box!!!
I'm in the wash everything camp! |
I've had better luck not washing, lol.
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I use steam a seam, sometimes I wash and sometimes not. Just depends on what I am doing. Try both ways to see which is your favorite.
Brenda |
I wash all my fabric. Then starch it, use lightweight interfacing for backing. Works great
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please wash....there are soooo many chemicals put on that fabric and most are carcinogens...and the directions for ALL fusibles state to use on washed fabric...
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I would rather have my material shrink and/or bleed before I put all that work into it, so, prewash, for me, is preferable.
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