Reduce Fraying
When Prewashing Quilt Fabrics & Other Wovens
The only way to eliminate fabric fraying during the prewash is to serge or zig zag the cut edges. I know from experience, however, that we are sometimes in too big of a hurry to finish the edges before tossing our fabric in the washing machine. To reduce fraying during the prewash, cut off about 1/2" from the corners of your fabric. This cuts the long threads that run continuously through the selvage & prevents miles of frayed threads from accumulating during the wash cycle.
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