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Summary: Once you have material picked out, you will wash it according to the directions. At the store, be sure to look on the end of the bolt for washing instructions. Learn how to make a grocery sack holder in this free sewing video.
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"Okay, once you have the materials picked out, you are going to want to wash them according to the directions. So, when you buy them at the store, be sure to look on the end of the bolt it will usually tell you how to wash them. If you have vintage material you are using, you are just going to have to guess. Usually with vintage material, I usually wash it on gentle because you do want to put it in the machine because a lot of times it has that old attic smell. But I will hang it to dry if I am not sure if its something that can go in the dryer. Its always safe, better to be on the safe side. Once you have it washed and dried, you will be ready to iron it. Just want to lay your fabric out and make sure you set your iron according to your fabric or you will have scorched fabric before you even start. I always start from the center. Once you have all the wrinkles out, you will be ready to start."
eHow Article: Grocery Sack Holder: Wash, Dry & Iron Material
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