Sewing Tip - Prewashing large cuts of fabric

	Hope K said... Irene, this is a great tip! I usually sew the ends together, but for long cuts, the fabric still gets really twisted and off-grain. I'll definitely remember the accordian-folds next time. 3/25/05 7:18 PM
	GorgeousFabrics said... This is one of those "Aha!" moments! What a great tip. Why didn't I think of this? Thank you, Irene! -Ann 3/25/05 9:41 PM
	SewVeryTall said... This is a great tip, especially to tack in the selvage area. What is the most yardage you've done this way? [sometimes I buy 10 yards at once] 3/26/05 4:52 AM
	Irene Q said... SewVeryTall, I just did 6 yards of cotton - I think that's the most I've tried. 3/26/05 10:11 AM
	SewVeryTall said... Thanks Irene! 3/27/05 6:07 AM
	Rebecca D said... Irene, thanks for this tip, I used it today and it really cuts down on the tangling of the fabric.. 3/27/05 3:02 PM
	Kathy in NM said... Irene, great tip - I tried the lazy way today - used the accordian fold, but was too lazy to tack. It worked great for 4 - 3yd cuts I washed. Thanks! 3/27/05 10:04 PM
	GJ said... Appreciate this info. I just bought 3 yards of Hanna Anderson knits for summer things. Will do as you say. GJ 4/7/05 9:13 AM
	Kathy_AZ said... Thanks Irene. I adapted your tip and instead of tacking I used safety pins. Came out of the wash great. What a time saver! 4/22/05 10:36 AM
	Irene Q said... Kathy, I've heard of using safety pins, but I'm always afraid that they'll rust and leave stains. Make sure yours are stainless steel or brass! 4/23/05 9:02 AM
	AnneM said... Great idea. Thanks for sharing. 6/27/05 11:58 AM
	Nana said... sounds great..........wish I knew this last week when I was dealing w/ the "twisted mess" thanks 8/30/05 10:58 PM
	PVA said... Irene, this is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this one. 3/29/06 11:18 AM
	Lizz said... Super! This is just what I wanted to know and I can retrieve it 2 1/2 years after you shared the info. Isn't PR great? 10/24/07 9:44 AM