Should I wash my fabric first???

[ddanielson]

I am making this ruffled shower curtain that goes on the outside of shower, and this is the fabric I plan to use it is 100% cotton I kno cotton shrinks so should I make it bigger by how much??? or should I wash the fabric first so the shrinking has taken place before I sew it?
Donna

[Susie]

I would wash it. For quilting I usually don't wash my fabric but that is because I will be quilting it and I like the look of the wrinkled quilted fabric. For curtains and such I always wash it first.
Very pretty fabric by the way!

[zfatcat]

I don't think you need to wash if it's on the outside. It should be fine. Love your fabric. Lori

[gershwin64]

Hi, I would wash it first so that way it will be the right size after it's washed again, it would be a shame to make such a beautiful thing and it only look nice when you first use it and if it shrunk a lot after it was made you would probably be upset...I would anyway. I hope this helps )
Tina

[purrfect-lady]

I vote to wash it. This avoids potential problems later.

[shelly322002]

i def' vote for washing first... at some pont you will want to 'freshen' them up... so go for it!! if you want to avoid disappointent later on down the line!
lovely pattern and fabric!!