At Sublime Stitchery we've got a few Woven Fabric choices and we're about to have a whole lot more as Fableism Fabrics start to arrive in store. Woven fabrics have an undeniable allure. The intricate patterns, rich textures, and durability make them popular for quilting, garments and sewing projects. However, to keep your woven fabric stash, works-in-progress (WIPs) and finished projects looking their best, it's essential to understand the art of woven fabric care. This leads us straight into the great pre-wash debate in the world of fabric! ๐งต I used to be firmly on Team "Skip the Pre-Wash," but lately, I've been making exceptions, especially for those tricky loose-weave wovens that are like mischievous little fabric gremlins. ๐
Some fabric houses call them wovens, others - cross-weaves, or yarn-dyed wovens, but no matter what you call them, they have a shrinkage and colour run factor that can make your heart sink when you see your quilt post-wash. Fabrics houses like Robert Kaufman, Ruby Star Society, Fableism and even the ever-so-classy Essex Linen, are all prone to a bit of shrinkage and dye leakage.
