Help.. prewash the minky?
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Help.. prewash the minky?
I bought a panel and washed it. I just bought some minky to go on the back. My question is, should I also prewash the minky? I have never used minky before. Thanks you
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I don't think minky shrinks or bleeds and I have used it for several backs. But if you would feel better washing it, it won't hurt anything, either. What it will do is shed when you cut it, but that will stop, so don't let it worry you. Just be ready to vacuum after you cut It makes for a very cozy feeling quilt!
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Thanks, sushi, I didn't think to add that I always wash my quilts before giving them. I want them to be fresh and clean, plus, I want to check for any lose seams, etc.
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minky shrinks ..ask me how i know! i've used minky to make quilts for my grands and for backing of nearly all of their quilts. it shrinks. it doesn't bleed, but it soes shrink. and i agree with pewa88 ..if any fabric/textile is to be used by children ..it should be prewashed to remove all the toxic chemicals. there are many starting with sizing which contains chemicals similar to if not same as embalming fluid.
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