Washing fabric for pillowcases?
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Washing fabric for pillowcases?
I am making 15 or so pillowcases for some of my great grandchildren. For some reason, I feel they will turn out nicer if I don't wash the fabric first. This from a confirmed prewasher, LOL. I guess my concern is whether all three fabrics will shrink the same amount. Any thoughts?
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I always go ahead and prewash for pillowcases, even though I’m not an always prewashers. Pillow cases get pressed plenty while making and I always iron them nicely when finished so they look crisp and beautiful.
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I would was h the fabrics - especially for something like pillowcases - because fabrics do not shrink evenly.
The finished pillowcases will wash up and fold better if most of the shrinkage has been removed before making them.
If you are using only one fabric for each pillowcase, do whatever. But if you are making pillowcases with the contrasting cuff and trim, I strongly recommend washing/shrinking the fabrics before assembling them because if the possibility of uneven shrinkage.
The finished pillowcases will wash up and fold better if most of the shrinkage has been removed before making them.
If you are using only one fabric for each pillowcase, do whatever. But if you are making pillowcases with the contrasting cuff and trim, I strongly recommend washing/shrinking the fabrics before assembling them because if the possibility of uneven shrinkage.
Last edited by bearisgray; 12-08-2019 at 06:26 AM.
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I would suggest you wash your fabrics first for the pillow cases as they will be washed a lot from their recipients. I am a pre-washer on all of my fabrics and feel better that the shrinkage will be less when it is a finished product.
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Don't fear how your pillowcases will look ... so long as you press press press at every step along the way.
That includes before you start cutting and stitching.
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