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From: luv2sew
Date: 09-08-2005, 11:44 AM (1 of 4)
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I have read that fabric softener should not be used when pre-washing fabric for quilting but can't remember seeing the reason for this. Someone, please tell me why fabric softener is not used. Many thanks, Luv2sew Luv2sew
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User: luv2sew
Member since: 05-21-2004 Total posts: 174 
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From: esrun3
Date: 09-08-2005, 06:58 PM (2 of 4)
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I hadn't heard this before. I use the fabric softener sheets when I wash my fabric and quilts. Will be interested to hear the reason for this.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 09-08-2005, 07:24 PM (3 of 4)
| I haven't heard this either but I don't use fabric softner when I wash my new material for quilting or applique. Reason I don't is because it makes the material too soft & is harder to work with. Sometimes I spray starch the fabric before cutting & sewing. The fabric is easier to keep on grain when cutting plus sews easier. When I wash my quilts I do use fabric softner so I'm wondering also why we shouldn't use it. Hope someone has the answer. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 09-09-2005, 09:28 PM (4 of 4)
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I use fabric softener too...and starch when I sew...I never heard of the don't use softener either..
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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