Making blankets, curtains and a sun dress?
2006-10-17 05:44:14 · 7 answers · asked by sophia_of_light 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Most of the time you should. Material will shrink a certain amount so if it needs to be exact when you are finished, wash it first. This will save from dissapoint later when you are finished and do need to wash it.
Also check the type of material you are using
2006-10-17 06:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by richy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your preference. If it's something you are going to be washing alot, I would wash first, this will allow the fabric to be pre-shrunk. I made some curtains for my sons room and the first time I washed them they shrunk up 2 inches and now seem like they don't hang properly. Sometimes pre-washed fabric will need to be pressed after. So guess it depends on your preference. Good luck with your projects.
2006-10-17 05:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle Lynn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, no need to wash your material prior to sewing. Besides, if you wash it prior to doing so, your material can get frayed really badly. But also, most garments from the store are not washed prior to them even being shipped, which is why I tell my wife to always wash clothes before ever wearing them. YUCK...
2006-10-17 06:01:11 · answer #3 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why you would need to wash it but that is true. I was just looking at some new clothes that I got and they had a hang-tag that said "Wash before alterations." That convinced me.
2006-10-17 08:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Always wash it just to get out any "extra dye" or shrinkage before making anything
2006-10-17 07:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by Barb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to wash the material. You may want to wash your hands, though.
2006-10-17 05:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by Borat2® 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES ALWAYS
2006-10-17 09:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋