Setup, Compatibility & Care
To ensure your Minerva Deadstock Viscose Jersey lasts as long as possible, follow these guidelines:
- Preparation: Pre-wash the fabric as you intend to wash the finished garment to account for any initial shrinkage. Use a gentle cycle.
- Compatibility: Use a stretch or ballpoint needle (typically 70/10 or 80/12) to avoid piercing the fibers. A serger or a narrow zig-zag stitch on a sewing machine is highly recommended to maintain the elasticity of the seams.
- Cutting: Avoid pulling or stretching the fabric while cutting; let it lie flat on your cutting mat to prevent distortion of the grain.
- Care: Machine wash on a cool, gentle cycle with mild detergent. Hang to dry or lay flat to prevent the weight of the water from stretching the fabric fibers excessively. Iron on a low, synthetic setting if necessary, ideally using a pressing cloth.