tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post440830759077704854..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: To Pretreat or not to PretreatCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7703640149946747512011-05-28T17:07:17.745-04:002011-05-28T17:07:17.745-04:00It's wonderful to see you back in 'bloglan...It's wonderful to see you back in 'blogland, Carolyn.Kathryn, aka fzxdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765109817196426864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71273920027044109012011-05-27T10:39:09.506-04:002011-05-27T10:39:09.506-04:00Sometimes it is good to step away in in order to g...Sometimes it is good to step away in in order to get rejuvenated. But I must admit, I'm glad to see you posting again.<br /><br />I generally prewash all my cottons and rayon jersey. I steam shrink my linens and wools. I attended the PR Weekend in Chicago. Angie Wolf, designer and guest speaker, talked about prewashing silks. I am going to try prewashing some silks. But will start with the sample first.Ira(TheCraftyDBA)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16750821282621404631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56198164567913427372011-05-26T10:03:26.376-04:002011-05-26T10:03:26.376-04:00Oh, I've missed you!!!
My motto is to wash EV...Oh, I've missed you!!!<br /><br />My motto is to wash EVERYTHING before it every hits my cutting table! <br /><br />TerriTerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10655129269735807053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69592256909729253122011-05-25T21:11:17.587-04:002011-05-25T21:11:17.587-04:00i can't wait to see how it comes out- hooray l...i can't wait to see how it comes out- hooray long weekend sewing mini breaks :-)wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325131782150858859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2844653386678923792011-05-25T19:17:13.072-04:002011-05-25T19:17:13.072-04:00We all need a blogging break! Glad you are back!We all need a blogging break! Glad you are back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-72431591303172024122011-05-25T18:35:13.263-04:002011-05-25T18:35:13.263-04:00The Japanese have not fallen out of the Wall Stree...The Japanese have not fallen out of the Wall Street Journal, so I remember them daily, too, along with the victims of our tornadoes here. It's wonderful of you to remind us to pray for those who have lost and be thankful for what we have. Enjoy your long weekend!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14323341753165982662011-05-25T17:57:20.682-04:002011-05-25T17:57:20.682-04:00Glad to see you back, Carolyn :)
Lately, I've...Glad to see you back, Carolyn :)<br /><br />Lately, I've been in the "no pretreatment" camp when it comes to knits. I find that, in general, they are just easier to handle before they've been washed. Many times I will just leave them unhemmed, and then hem after the first wash. Sometimes, I'm just plain lazy (LOL!) and hem before that first wash. I've been pretty lucky with very few surprises. Now, I also have to tell you that I wash my knit tops (of which I have many!) but NEVER put them in the dryer. I think that's why it usually works out for me.<br /><br />Just my two cents...MelissaL88https://www.blogger.com/profile/11027591236394956126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49039290999223569502011-05-25T16:16:01.190-04:002011-05-25T16:16:01.190-04:00Glad you are well! Yes, we are living through inte...Glad you are well! Yes, we are living through interesting times, as the Chinese proverb says.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-2589288109363717992011-05-25T14:35:53.250-04:002011-05-25T14:35:53.250-04:00Yay, happy to have you back.
This may horrify sew...Yay, happy to have you back.<br /><br />This may horrify sewists everywhere but as I am kind of "survival of the fittest" in approach to my RTW laundry, I pre-treat my fabric by washing it in the same way I plan to wash the finished garment. If I want something I can throw in the dryer, I will wash and dry the fabric that way before I sew it to see if I can do all the damage I can before I start. I would rather discover problems with the fabric before I start sewing.<br /><br />Of course if it's a delicate fabric that I know can't handle that treatment I will approach the whole plan differently, but I'm generally pro pre-treating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34533671296850555742011-05-25T14:35:35.663-04:002011-05-25T14:35:35.663-04:00Yay, happy to have you back.
This may horrify sew...Yay, happy to have you back.<br /><br />This may horrify sewists everywhere but as I am kind of "survival of the fittest" in approach to my RTW laundry, I pre-treat my fabric by washing it in the same way I plan to wash the finished garment. If I want something I can throw in the dryer, I will wash and dry the fabric that way before I sew it to see if I can do all the damage I can before I start. I would rather discover problems with the fabric before I start sewing.<br /><br />Of course if it's a delicate fabric that I know can't handle that treatment I will approach the whole plan differently, but I'm generally pro pre-treating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77831174022874183212011-05-25T12:43:00.179-04:002011-05-25T12:43:00.179-04:00Glad to see you upa nd going again!
Just wanted to...Glad to see you upa nd going again!<br />Just wanted to say thanks for sharing that great tip on the 3-swatch test! I was use to the old method, but I will definitely be inplementing this from now on!<br />Cam't wait to see all of your goodies you've been working on!Alethiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11058947130553530912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-63974717700149121712011-05-25T10:26:15.791-04:002011-05-25T10:26:15.791-04:00Welcome back, I know that you have been busy while...Welcome back, I know that you have been busy while you were on a blogging break. It is beyond comprehension that these weather related diasters are happening one after another. It makes me very grateful for where I live. I told everybody to slap me sllly when I complain about the heat and humidity this summer. :)Towandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634494345166387524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-20116706421270103272011-05-25T10:11:17.315-04:002011-05-25T10:11:17.315-04:00So very glad to see you back. I was worried about...So very glad to see you back. I was worried about you. This weather has been scary. And blogging makes us 'smaller' so we know everyone. Does that make sense?<br /><br />Can't wait to see your fabric to dress adventure. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56243026757380085832011-05-25T10:07:10.648-04:002011-05-25T10:07:10.648-04:00Like JustGail said, please just give us a heads up...Like JustGail said, please just give us a heads up next blogging break so we know why you aren't blogging and that you are ok. <br />I'm in the prewash camp, want no surprises later, little squares isn't going to tell me diddly.<br />Enjoy your 3 day sewing weekend; looking forward to reading about all the fun you had.Laceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548454249811205992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-16869036996271517292011-05-25T09:55:15.354-04:002011-05-25T09:55:15.354-04:00Glad you are back! My prayers are with all in the ...Glad you are back! My prayers are with all in the world who have recently suffered such tragedies, and prayers of thanksgiving for keeping those I love safe. <br /><br />As for pretreating, I've always been told to treat the fabric as I would when it's made into a garment--so washing/drycleaning first is a necessity for me.<br /><br />Congrats and thanks for 5-1/2 years of great blogging!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895625114035965626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88290278933179400522011-05-25T09:48:10.264-04:002011-05-25T09:48:10.264-04:00Missed you Carolyn! I always prewash my fabric wh...Missed you Carolyn! I always prewash my fabric which ever way I am going to treat the finished garment - hand wash, machine wash & dry, or dry clean. I want to know how the fabric is going to behave before I invest my sewing time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-63446229061850760982011-05-25T09:18:44.134-04:002011-05-25T09:18:44.134-04:00Glad you're back and you weren't sick or s...Glad you're back and you weren't sick or something. I understand about needing a blogging break now and then, but next time could you give us a heads-up, please? You had us worried! And as far as your blogging being background noise, from my perspective, reading your blog is a nice break from all the bad news going on lately.<br /><br />Now to fabric - in my younger days, I never pre-washed. Regretted it many times but somehow it just never clicked. I guess I was too anxious to get to sewing it up! Now I always pre-wash, including "dry clean only" fabrics because I don't do dry cleaning except for very rare cases. I just chuck the whole thing in the wash - I'd rather find out it can't handle that before sewing it up. And since I'm not always the one empyting the washer during normal laundry-doing, I usually chuck it right in the dryer too.<br /><br />Thanks for putting Christine's thoughts up for us. And thanks to Christine for taking the time to write them.JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77844328561481716542011-05-25T08:47:15.517-04:002011-05-25T08:47:15.517-04:00I'm glad you're back but quite understand ...I'm glad you're back but quite understand your absence, especially with all the awful things that have been happening. I am joining you in your prayers. We all love to hear from you but blogging should never be a chore. I'm looking forward to following the progress of your Christine Jonson dress.Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584571701550775408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25681449571787483212011-05-25T08:43:29.744-04:002011-05-25T08:43:29.744-04:00I'm glad you're back, too. I am also insa...I'm glad you're back, too. I am also insanely excited about the long weekend (our university gives us the friday before off, too) and I am planning on spending as much time as possible in the sewing room.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873478695914665795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30747671631501391032011-05-25T08:02:16.277-04:002011-05-25T08:02:16.277-04:00Good to have you back. And I too am looking forwa...Good to have you back. And I too am looking forward to whatever comes out of your sewing room, including this dress.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36125162182928301072011-05-25T08:00:53.422-04:002011-05-25T08:00:53.422-04:00Yay! You're back! I wasn't worried because...Yay! You're back! I wasn't worried because I had seen you commenting on my blog and others and knew you were still around the interwebs. You're right, sometimes blogging needs to fall to the wayside in favor of more important things.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-58299415544170068202011-05-25T07:08:30.298-04:002011-05-25T07:08:30.298-04:00Welcome back. I missed you too.Welcome back. I missed you too.FiveAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651677274265483460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36048790923859411452011-05-25T06:59:52.511-04:002011-05-25T06:59:52.511-04:00Part of the reason I always pretreat my incoming f...Part of the reason I always pretreat my incoming fabrics is to get rid of the chemicals. I remember that ironing untreated fabric smells really awful, and wondering what chemicals I was literally cooking up.marysewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482564881192516660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-50268098999060926032011-05-25T06:56:12.873-04:002011-05-25T06:56:12.873-04:00Welcome back Carolyn! I hope you enjoyed your rest...Welcome back Carolyn! I hope you enjoyed your rest!Lisette Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332082021185663844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10220559913304471862011-05-25T06:50:44.492-04:002011-05-25T06:50:44.492-04:00Before heading into school...I must say again I...Before heading into school...I must say again I've missed your blogs....but totally understand and agree with your written words in your blog today. Much thought, prayers, and love need to be lifted up for the people in these latest disasters.<br />Glad you're ok!<br />Wow! 5 1/2 years of blogging?? There needs to be a celebration!! That's excellent!!<br />Take care for now!Amy W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05515525422366541627noreply@blogger.com