GL - To wash or not to wash

[Theresa Wyatt]

Okay I washed some the worms innards. The lite green linen with 1/2 vinger
on delicate. Then threw it into the dryer-nice and soft, some wrinkles, some
shrinkage,
nothing bad. Now I am going to try the black.
Joan

Magdalena wrote:

> Scot and Michelle Henry wrote:
>
> > Greetings all,
> > For those of you knowledgeable in fabrics, I bought some raw silk which I am
> > debating about whether or not to wash it.
>
> If you wash and dry it, it will shrink, but be usable for washable clothing
> thereafter.  Yes, it will probably bleed quite a bit.  The yellow silk is
> theoretically washable, but doing so will considerably change the "hand" of the
> fabric and will seriously shrink it.  I'd stick with dry cleaning for that one.
> Measure a swatch, between 3x3" & 5x5", of the upholstery fabric and throw it in
> the washer & dryer.  Measure it when you take it out & you'll be able to tell
> what washing will do it & how much in what direction it will shrink.
>
> Speaking of such things, who is planning to make what this Sunday?  I'm trying
> to figure out which books/patterns to pack up & bring with me.
>
> -Magdalena
>
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