Decisions....

I have made the bodice/ jacket pattern for the dress. Go sleeves 3.0. I have cut the lining and tested the pattern yet again. Now I have to decide.... should I pre-wash the silk duponi....

I don't think this is going to be a machine wash dress. And I'm a little afraid to wash it less I damage it.... gah... anyone else had experience? I bought ten yards of this from Denver Fabrics about a year ago.