If the wool has been treated to be washable then you'll not have much success in felting it.

Felting is achieved by heat, soap and agitation - all three are required - putting the fabric into a washing machine can often felt it very well - sewing it between two layers of cotton, a sheet or pillow case for smaller pieces will stop it welding itself to itself, and protect the edges from fraying if they are folded over before being tacked down.

If you want a workout you can do it by hand, as some wools do felt easily, the top loading washing machines are better than the front loaders as the progress can be checked at short intervals.

If you have quite a bit of the material and a front loader you can cut small squares and put them into a pocket of something going into the wash, rolled in a handkerchief, to see which program, or how many minutes of washing, is going to suit best.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: