Tangle Mess!
#41
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If you snip a small triangle from each corner of new fabric before washing it, the edges will be less likely to ravel--I can't explain it, but it helps. Also, I do not let the machine agitate more than a minute, and when putting the pieces in the dryer, separate them, don't toss in a bundle. And, always add a color-catcher, unless all the fabrics are the same color.
#44
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If you cut all raw edges with the pinking shears it won't be as bad. You won't have as much tangled mess to cut off and the fabric itself won't get wadded as tight. If I don't feel like using the pinking shears I just bring scissors and cut the mess off before I put it into the dryer.
#47
Just shake the stuff out, pull the pieces apart gently, place in dryer and Carry On. Remove from dryer, shake hard and fold nicely...don't make a big production out of this unless you never want to get to the fun stuff.
In the alternative, take a chance and don't pre-=wash unless it's red...then take no chances.
In the alternative, take a chance and don't pre-=wash unless it's red...then take no chances.
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