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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!
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    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.
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    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?
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    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!
    Last edited by toggpine; December 5th, 2013 at 02:58 AM. Reason: That didn't sound quite right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by toggpine View Post
    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!
    I may have wet myself........
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    Quilting cotton for clothing, must pre-wash it! I pre-wash nothing so I really mean this.
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    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bubba View Post
    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!
    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....
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    Quote Originally Posted by easyquilts View Post
    The last time I tried to sew a dress was in 1969.... I sewed the ARM to the neck... Since then I have only made a couple of baby things, and one skirt... Other than quilting, sewing is not for me.... And even in quilting, my sewing isn't the best... It's amazing what washing, , drying and wrinkles can hide....
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    Quote Originally Posted by easyquilts View Post
    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....
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    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!
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