Setup, Compatibility & Care
To ensure your project lasts, follow these guidelines for handling the Heavy Triple Crepe:
- Pre-washing: Always wash your fabric before cutting to account for any initial shrinkage. Use a 40C machine wash cycle.
- Needles: Use a Universal or Microtex needle in size 80/12 or 90/14. The dense nature of the weave benefits from a sharp, new needle.
- Thread: Match with a high-quality polyester thread to ensure seam strength matches the fabric's weight.
- Pressing: Use a medium-hot iron with a press cloth. While the fabric is crease-resistant, you should still press seams open as you sew for a professional finish.
- Care: Maintain the fabric by machine washing at 40C. Avoid bleaching and always check your garment label for specific drying instructions, though the material typically responds well to low-heat tumble drying or line drying.