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That Dreaded Fabric Foldline
By Serena Smith | September 23, 2009
No matter if the fabric measures 45 or 60 inches wide, a center foldine will almost always accompany your fabric that you purchase. Some tend to hold more of a crease than others, but it’s a good idea to unwrap the bolt of fabric to see if that foldline is permanent before purchasing.
Pull out the bolt of fabric and with your hands pull on either side of the foldline. Does it disappear? (In other words, will it press out just like a wrinkle or crease?) Do you see a slight fade line? (Could it be that there is a permanent fade line where the fabric is folded?) Take a peek at the fold to be sure it will come out or you can work around it if needed.
Most of the time that center fold line will press out, although some can be more stubborn than others. Try pressing with a stream iron. The steam is what will allow the fold to relax. Try spritzing the fabric with water and then press over it. If that still doesn’t get it out, then try spraying starch, such as Best Press (have I mentioned how much I love that stuff?!), and running your iron over it.
If that foldline still remains, wash and dry that piece of fabric. This will help to relax the fibers and take out the crispness of the fold. Then try pressing it with steam or a sprinkle of water.
If worst comes to worst and you are unable to get that foldline out, consider folding the fabric in another way to avoid that line. Or cover it up by placing trim, ribbon or other such embellishments on the line if it’s still showing in your project.
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