Should I pre-wash fabric before I make bags to sell on etsy?

Don't pre-wash ALL the fabric unless it turns out you have to - the bags will look nicer with the 'new fabric' finish. Just cut a hunk to test with. Measure its size before you wash it and again after it has dried, so you have an idea about percent shrinkage. Check the wash water for dye discharge - if the water has much color, you'll be safest warning your customers to wash separately. If the fabric drastically changes size or color when it's first washed, you may be better off pre-washing, drying, and ironing the entire batch first. Or label it 'dry clean only.'


Good luck with the bags - hope they sell well for you.Should I pre-wash fabric before I make bags to sell on etsy?
yes i would, cause i had a lady very nice lady make me my prom dess out of them most pretty stuff we could find she told me she always washes before one to see if it has a snagg so that as way when she is done she does it again. and also u never know where or what the fabric has been on. some of them can be old and u just got it from the store. i would but use the lights and gentle. and also i dont know what kindu are using but some have a starch in it that makes them hard. i made my self a blanket out of this fabric and it was so hard well my cat got it dirty one day so i washed it wish i would of done that a long time ago it was so soft after that. i would if i were u but make sure u look on the end of the fabric bolt to see if it can be washed most people forget to do that. that is one thing i learned from that lady oh she makes clothes for reinactments for the civil war. she is busy all year. i was blessed to of met her. welll good luck with the bags hope they sell goodShould I pre-wash fabric before I make bags to sell on etsy?
It definitely depends on the fabric - most fabric comes with a ';sizing'; - and it help the fabric to keep it shape - also canvas would have a water proofing possibly -


I would say - don't pre wash - unless it is from an recycled t-shirt, or jacket, etc.
If you're advertising the purse as ';washable'; definately I would prewash the fabric. Otherwise, it depends on the fabric if I prewash it or not. Like a cotton fabric, yes, wash it and then steam press it before cutting and sewing.
I would not pre wash it - assuming it's new material, there is no need. If you are using recycled material then definitely yes of course.
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