Tonight I am washing primitive woven fabrics by hand . One cup of handmade liquid soap for 10 litres of water. You should avoid applying soap directly to the fabric or rubbing the fabric when washing it.
The only fabrics I wash in the washing machine are vintage bedding fabrics ( sheeting fabrics), like the one below, because is printed fabric, not handwoven.
The idea that something handmade can be washed with corrosive washing powder or industrial conditioner , or can have soap applied directly to the fabric is really strange as handmade items tend to be more delicate and therefore wear quickly or disintegrate at a faster rate.
There are quite a few Pinterest boards themed Primitive Fabrics, Primitive Bedding, "Colonial Bedding etc but none addressing the care these fabrics require.
You should iron the fabric on low heat and always steaming the fabric gently as you do. Take your time.
Other care advice I give, is to sew this type of fabric by hand with a resistant thread only after securing the ends quite well with a pre-stitch or a quick runner stitch.
How do you look after your fabrics?
Best wishes,
Ariane Crafts
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