HOW TO WASH COTTON FABRICS

• Individually machine-wash each color of fabric using 1/4 cup of Synthrapol in warm water per washing machine load. We sell 4 oz. bottles of Synthrapol; ask for it when you come in. Unless your fabric is one piece, don't wash more than five or six yards per load.

• Rinse in cool water until it rinses clear. Spin out as much water as possible.

• Hang to dry or dry in a cool to warm dryer.

TIP: To prevent large pieces of fabric from tangling, unfold the yardage. Then, at a selvage edge, fan fold, back and forth, in about 18-inch widths. Using large safety pins (diaper pins work well if you still have them), pin every 6-inches at the selvage. After washing, shake out holding the pinned edge, shake out again after drying and smooth the fabric. You will suffer no tangles and twists.

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