Wise Washing

Each time I purchase new fabric, I serge the cut ends—so there is no raveling when it is washed—and toss it in the washing machine with compatible items and a color catcher (just in case!). When I eventually pull out that fabric for a project, I know it has been washed if the ends are serged.

—Sharon E. Bolin

St. Simons Island, Georgia

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