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From: bunzino
Date: 09-04-2004, 08:45 PM (1 of 6)
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I want to make a fancy T out of some stretch lace (80% nylon, 20% lycra) and I decided to pre-shrink it like interfacing (soak in hot water, then hang). But now I'm wondring if the weight of 2 yds (60" wide) is going to pull it out of shap or if I even needed to preshrink it at all. Thoughts? nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 09-04-2004, 09:48 PM (2 of 6)
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Nylon and lycra don't shrink...they're synthetic...the nylon might stretch from the weight, but the lycra is in there to pull it back...thats what lycra does...
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: bunzino
Date: 09-04-2004, 10:22 PM (3 of 6)
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OK, then pls explain why fusible tricot needs to be pre-shrunk? I'm feeling confused. Thanks, N |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 09-05-2004, 06:57 PM (4 of 6)
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I've never seen any fusible interfacing that needed to be pre shrunk...tricot or otherwise...
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414
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From: paroper
Date: 09-06-2004, 01:28 AM (5 of 6)
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Years ago when synthetic interfacing was new, it would shrink, but I haven't noticed it shrinking for years. I've never had a problem with tricot and I use it a lot. I would be concerned about drying it in the dryer if I washed it and it was not attached to something because I would be afraid the heat from the dryer would effect the glue. It is easy to test any fabric. Cut a perfect 4x4 or 6x6 square and run it through the washer and dryer with your clothes. When it has finished take it out and measure it to see if it has shrunk. The larger the square, the easier to tell if it has changed size.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 09-06-2004, 09:10 AM (6 of 6)
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Sometimes I shrink my iron on interfacing with a puff of steam. I don't know if it matters or not but I read about it somewhere so I tried it and I know it doesn't hurt. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
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