2007-02-11 16:12:20 · 3 answers · asked by Delphine F 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
It will end up about 43-44 inches. You don't lose that much. Also figure you are going to wash out the sizing as well. Typically, the rule of thumb is 5 to 10 per cent shrinkage with most fabrics except wools--those you have to be careful with as well as velvets and silks and satins. Those, of course, take special washing care.
2007-02-11 16:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree that it mostly depends on the "quality" of the cotton fabric you buy. If you buy from a quilt store, the fabric on which the pattern is printed will be less likely to shrink than on the fabric that a regular fabric store is likely to have (though it can often be the same print!). The shrinkage used to be a problem more in the past than it is now. (The amount of shrinkage may also depend on whether you use really hot water in the washer, or long perdio of hot air in the dryer, or not.)
Diane B.
2007-02-12 13:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by Diane B. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the quality of the fabric. It also depends on the fiber the fabric is made from. If it's a good quality cotton fabric you should only lose an inch or two, if it's the cheap dollar stuff from walmart it could shrink 3 or more inches...
2007-02-12 09:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋