It has been so long (and one head injury later) since I have sewn any clothing. The monkey fabric got here earlier today (one day early!!). It is quilting cotton, so good quality fabric. So, my question is this - preshrink or not?
Thanks in advance!
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It has been so long (and one head injury later) since I have sewn any clothing. The monkey fabric got here earlier today (one day early!!). It is quilting cotton, so good quality fabric. So, my question is this - preshrink or not?
Thanks in advance!
I pre-shrink cotton when using it in clothing. Of course, the last time I made clothing I think polyester was still all the rage. :)
I always do with yardage. Since I was selling on Ebay and Etsy customers expected it. They didn't want their nice expensive outfits shrinking.
Watcha making?
I'd pre-wash for clothing for sure. Then again, I'm a pre-washer.
Lorie,
She's making a shirt for her Love Monkey for their trip to Hawaii. Wait, strike that.
She's making a Monkey shirt for her Love for their trip to Hawaii.
OK, that isn't quite right either.
She's making her Love a shirt with Monkeys for their trip. Dang!
One more try.
She's making her Love a shirt, with Monkeys printed, on it for their trip to Hawaii.
Good luck Pat! I hope it goes to better than I tried to describe it!
Quilting cotton for clothing, must pre-wash it! I pre-wash nothing so I really mean this.
I may have wet myself........Quote:
Originally Posted by toggpine
Yes Lorie, I am making my love an aloha shirt that has monkeys, bananas and banana leaves all over it......
Still laughing at the other explanation! :icon_rofl:
The lady time I tried to sew a dress was in 1969.... I sewed the ATM to the neck... Since then I gave only made a couple of baby things, and one skirt... Pother than quilting, sewing is not for me.... And even in quilting, my sewing isn't the best... It's amazing what washing, , drying and crinkles can hide....Quote:
Originally Posted by bubba
,
They had ATM's in 1969??? This only get better!
lol
You know we don't have monkeys in Hawaii. hehe
Forgive me? I just had to do that!Quote:
Originally Posted by easyquilts
You will come Sunday afternoon when my husband gets off the plane!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hulamoon
This is WHY I love quilting. I think my quilts look terrible until I wash them. Once crinkled, not only are they soft and lovely and vintage looking, all my mistakes magically disappear!Quote:
Originally Posted by easyquilts
Definitely prewash for clothing. I am a prewasher though. But once made if it shrinks it could be a monkey that would need to wear it. better safe then sorry!
Thanks for the morning laugh :)