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   fiberfan | Nov 01, 2007 11:55pm | #1

   I machine wash all my wool fabric on the delicate cycle using cold water.  Gabardine washes well.  If I don't let the wash spin the full time on both wash and rinse, most of my wool skirts don't need to be ironed.

   Joanne

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   njneedler | Nov 02, 2007 06:27pm | #3

   Thanks for the info.I hate dry cleaning and now I can make washable gabardine clothing.Barbara

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   solosmocker | Nov 02, 2007 12:27am | #2

   I have done the same as Fiberfan to wool gab.

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   clairezbo | Nov 03, 2007 09:29pm | #4

   I have been taught an easier way. I dampen a sheet, (really damp), and then i spread the wool on the damp sheet , and roll it up, let it set overnight. Unroll the next day, and press dry. Works great.

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   stitchagain | Nov 26, 2007 12:26am | #5

   Is this to prewash the fabric only?  Once tou have made the garment do you wash the way the others have discribed?

   stitchagain

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   clairezbo | Nov 26, 2007 12:47am | #6

   I only do this too preshrink the wool. I have it dry cleaned after that. Usually I line what ever i am making in wool. so dry cleaning is the only option.