ali-s Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Is it necessary to wash new fabric before sewing? I am a newbie to a sewing machine and have just bought my first pattern and fabric to make myself an apron. The instructions say to wash the fabric first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I never wash it first. I think the theory is that the colour will run or the fabric shrink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thanks Plum. I don't think I will bother to wash the fabric first. Now do I iron the pattern before starting to cut it out I have found a lady who is going to teach me to sew, so hopefully I will not be asking lots of questions here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Never heard of that one. Next you'll be tacking things together. Actually I've not made clothes since I was at school a looong time ago. Makes sense though. Hope you are going to show us your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
