When in doubt, PRE-WASH!

Just thought I'd post a warning up. In this day and age, one still pre-washes fabric, but primarily for shrinkage compensation. However, when you stoop to buying fabric at Walmart, I would suggest always pre-washing your fabric by itself. Since I have to pay for laundry, I opt for the bathtub and hang-dry method instead of wasting $3.50 on washing it by its lonesome.

The bathtub and my fingernails are now stained from the classic, dark indigo denim.

PS The water used in these photos was standard, clear tap water. But I suppose, it is pretty...