In the Bag

When I wash new fabric, I put it in a mesh laundry bag to greatly reduce the amount of raveling. A small bag will hold about 2-1/2 yards comfortably, and the larger ones will hold around 4 yards.

-Linda K. Durbin

Brownstown, Illinois

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