WBL Batik query

[sewmuchmore]

Has anyone any experience with this fabric. The care label says do not machine wash and i am just wondering why? Does it bleed/shrink.   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

[Cazlyn]

No idea I’m afraid, it’s rather pretty.  Have you thought about cutting out say a six inch square and washing and ironing to see what happens?

[Greybird]

What I would do is cut an exact 10cm square from one corner and wash it in a quick cool wash in the machine to see how it comes out. Press it and measure again. You could cut 2 squares and handwash the other one to compare.

[sewmuchmore]

@Cazlyn @Greybird yes that was going to be the next step once i have got the labels and all the sticky stuff off.

[SewRuthieSews]

My washing machine has a hand wash setting on it (cool water, gentle swishing, not much spinning) so if you have something similar I suggest using that.

[Catllar]

Don't wash or dryclean? How are you supposed to look after it then?? Very nice though.

[SewRuthieSews]

Hand wash separately with mild detergent are the instructions.
A bit hard to do if you use it in a quilt.

I suspect it has some dyes which are not completely colour fast.

[sewmuchmore]

Just to update you. I did stick 6x6 piece in the washer with no adverse affects, no shrinking  and no bleeding so i put the rest of it in. Don't as a general rule prewash my fabric but this had a slight waxy feel to it and a bit musty as it was a charity shop find.
Fabric is now sweet smelling and no waxy feel.
Now what to make?

[SewRuthieSews]

Yay glad that worked out OK!

[Sara-S]

Glad the fabric washed well.  I don't know how much you bought or what types of sewing you do. If you sew clothing, It would make a lovely blouse.

[Tamnymore]

Glad it washed ok! Looks like it might be an African wax type fabric (hence the waxy feel and sticky label) rather than a Bali style batik. I guess they are cautious with cleaning instructions but it's sometimes surprising what leaks dye.