Always pretreat fabric before sewing to remove chemical sizing from the manufacturing process. Pre-washing also gives you a better sense of the true drape and handfeel of a fabric. We recommend washing and drying fabric in the same way you intend to wash your finished garment. Be sure to separate brights and colours, as some dyes and prints may run the first few times you wash them. Be patient with initial washes. It's normal for the colour of natural dyed fabric to stabilize after 3-4 washes.

Hand wash in cold water with a mild liquid soap, similar to how you treat delicate fabrics like silk or wool. Avoid bleaching & scrubbing to prevent fading and damages. Line dry in shade to preserve colour intensity. Some naturally dyed colours like indigo blue can be light sensitive. Store covered away from light when storing long-term to prevent further fading.

Use an extra sharp pair of shears or rotary cutter and pattern weights to cut your fabric. Iron on wrong side of fabric