Vinegar bath for fabric

I bought lovely fabric today which will be turned into a dress as soon as possible. The seller told me to that I should make a bath with water and vinegar and let the fabric in it for a night, then wash it with cold water. It would be better for the colours, he said. I have never done it before and I wonder if it is really necessary.

So my question is: Have you ever treated your fabric with vinegar before using it for further crafts? What is your experience?

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4 replies since 1st April 2013 • Last reply 1st April 2013

Reply #1:

So this is my fabric. Just want to show you. So happy Happy

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Reply #2:

I never heard of soaking brand new fabric in vinegar before !!! Did they say WHY you need to do this ??? Vinegar is acid, so I would worry about soaking overnight !!! You should get a second opinion from someone else in the store ! I have heard of WASHING fabric, but not soaking in vinegar.
Love the fabric, by the way !!!

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Reply #3:

It makes sense in the fact that when dying fabric you use vinegar or salt to help the color stay. Also you use vinegar to soften fabric.

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Reply #4:

I've never heard this, but I've never really experimented much with dyes and printed fabrics. I ADORE that fabric though! I wish I could find something like that where I live!

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