Prewash Your Cotton
Minky does not shrink, so if you are pairing it with cotton (like in this tutorial), make sure to pre-wash the cotton first.
Do I wash Minky before sewing?
No, Since Minky is polyester and does not shrink, you do not need to pre-wash minky fabric. ... However, you will need Pre-wash any other fabric that is not synthetic like polyester, such as cotton that will be sewn together with the Minky.
How do you wash Minky?
How To Wash Your Minky
- Machine wash in COLD water. ...
- For best results, wash alone.
- We recommend using regular liquid or powder detergent when washing. ...
- NO fabric softener. ...
- Hang it to dry, then put it in the dryer on an AIR setting only to fluff it up.
