tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post4397597117846754008..comments2024-03-26T07:30:30.762-07:00Comments on <center>Humble Quilts</center>: Garments and HikingLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-15522895426545148012018-07-12T04:24:25.025-07:002018-07-12T04:24:25.025-07:00definitely prewash.
how great that you have so ...definitely prewash. <br />how great that you have so many good hiking opportunities around you.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-9192357938139359272018-07-11T18:29:00.811-07:002018-07-11T18:29:00.811-07:00I get the feeling you do not enjoy sewing clothes!...I get the feeling you do not enjoy sewing clothes!? It seems a bit demanding of the event that not only do you give your time and attention free, but you must also sew something you do not enjoy and will never wear again? If the reason is show off new fabric lines, maybe mass produced butcher aprons and or/ totes would be a more pleasing way to do so. If you all wear your freebie aprons people will know that you all are volunteers. <br /><br />PS Coming from a garment industry background and having sewed my own clothes since age 7 or 8, I NEVER prewash before sewing. The finish of the unwashed fabric makes it stiffer and crisper and much easier to handle, with better results. Plus you don't get that tired washed faded look on something brand new. Then when you wash, use cold and light spin and color catchers if you're worried. Don't dry to death, just fluff and hang to finish, touch up w iron if need be.<br /><br />lizzyLizzy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13925662100321427762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-50751228235905454042018-07-10T08:59:57.680-07:002018-07-10T08:59:57.680-07:00I'm guessing by now you have determined to pre...I'm guessing by now you have determined to prewash the fabric. :)<br />Looks like an incredible hike!Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-14876255973069455082018-07-10T08:14:29.344-07:002018-07-10T08:14:29.344-07:00ALWAYs pre-wash fabrics for clothing. I'd eve...ALWAYs pre-wash fabrics for clothing. I'd even machine wash the dry clean only fabrics before making them into clothing which I sewed for years. It was a cheaper maintenance besides an easier care than running to the dry cleaners constantly.<br /><br />Love that youre both enjoying the outdoors. Mh husband and I were becoming 46ers in the Adirondacks when life happened and it was impossible. That was 2004 when we outfitted ourselves with the REI light weight camping gear, tents, earth mats.... to try it all out. It's all still sitting in a box and hopefully someday I'll live that dream now hes had a heart transplant. <br />Quiltsmileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346313090377024308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-6792259083911439552018-07-10T05:14:39.940-07:002018-07-10T05:14:39.940-07:00Hi Lori. Looks like another fun adventure for you ...Hi Lori. Looks like another fun adventure for you on this hike.<br />Prewash please. It will remove the chemicals in the sizing. You don't want them on your skin.<br />Also shrinkage like everybody mentioned.Lakegaldonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473542867185039796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-22916955522330211602018-07-10T04:45:30.052-07:002018-07-10T04:45:30.052-07:00Great fabrics for the tunic. I always prewash my...Great fabrics for the tunic. I always prewash my garment fabric because I don't want it shrinking after the garment is complete.Moirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417830478125448599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-15238073549539081522018-07-09T19:17:45.852-07:002018-07-09T19:17:45.852-07:00I prewash my garment fabric, don't want it shr...I prewash my garment fabric, don't want it shrinking after the fact.Barbara Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997358370013910746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-41377127390749197602018-07-09T17:53:04.709-07:002018-07-09T17:53:04.709-07:00Don't you love the variation that can be disco...Don't you love the variation that can be discovered <br />in the word "easy"!! Congrats on your "test the equipment" hike -- looking forward to seeing more!! Debby Doddshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651380053746876133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-18077715506559286782018-07-09T11:59:39.011-07:002018-07-09T11:59:39.011-07:00We always prewashed garment fabric back in our mak...We always prewashed garment fabric back in our making clothes instead of quilts days!:)audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-64637690505269993142018-07-09T11:31:28.524-07:002018-07-09T11:31:28.524-07:00I always prewash garment fabric in the same way th...I always prewash garment fabric in the same way that I am planning to wash once the garment is sewn. <br />Lots of garment sewing going on in blogland these daysJuliann in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895551530087690102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-66824452983168580152018-07-09T11:25:08.469-07:002018-07-09T11:25:08.469-07:00Yes, prewash. Then you can make a garment that wi...Yes, prewash. Then you can make a garment that will fit and not make you self-conscious because it's snug. Also, it will take the sizing out and will help the garment breathe (it won't be as hot).Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-34041372166100239832018-07-09T10:37:40.973-07:002018-07-09T10:37:40.973-07:00Looks like you had a very successful backpacking t...Looks like you had a very successful backpacking trip! Are you now going to go again??<br />BRAVO to you, Cory and Michelle! (and Porter and Elsa, of course)Randy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06174816898354217740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-18822756683558988002018-07-09T09:56:47.874-07:002018-07-09T09:56:47.874-07:00What pattern are you using for this tunic dress? ...What pattern are you using for this tunic dress? I have a couple in mind for myself, but I haven't committed to a purchase yet.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037415376456508137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-56906960443865166562018-07-09T09:43:22.177-07:002018-07-09T09:43:22.177-07:00Yes, definitely prewash!! Shrinkage adds character...Yes, definitely prewash!! Shrinkage adds character and texture to quilts. We don’t really want that in our clothes (our personalities add the character to our clothes....LOL)....Wash and dry it!Sally Langston Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08947024909324503884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-22099268875304021722018-07-09T08:05:44.606-07:002018-07-09T08:05:44.606-07:00My, but you have a lot of energy! Good for you. ...My, but you have a lot of energy! Good for you. Do it while you can.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-46376638212409134572018-07-09T08:04:40.090-07:002018-07-09T08:04:40.090-07:00What!?! Sewing wasn't completely necessary!?! ...What!?! Sewing wasn't completely necessary!?! Lol I would definitely prewash - good luck with your dress :0)<br />Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-54423143602931012162018-07-09T07:43:15.133-07:002018-07-09T07:43:15.133-07:00Yes prewash your fabric! It's been ages since ...Yes prewash your fabric! It's been ages since I made a garment. It must be hard to keep a proper seam allowance!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506207722023361997noreply@blogger.com