Thread: Homemade starch problem

Originally Posted by AnitaGrossmanSolomon

When fabric is overly damp with starch solution (whether corn starch or StaFlo concentrate) residue might build up on the soleplate and burn. Perhaps that's what happened.

I once posted about my use of starch here:
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/feature...ossman_solomon

You washed your fabrics first - before starching them?

Originally Posted by AnitaGrossmanSolomon

I'm not sure if you are asking me or "Abbieb"

I do launder before starching

(I also discussed laundering in the post I previously referenced http://www.marcusbrothers.com/featur...ossman_solomon )

I was asking you. Thank you for replying.

Originally Posted by AnitaGrossmanSolomon

When fabric is overly damp with starch solution (whether corn starch or StaFlo concentrate) residue might build up on the soleplate and burn. Perhaps that's what happened.

I once posted about my use of starch here:
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/feature...ossman_solomon

I love your techniques Anita. I'm using a mug rug right now that was made using your arrowhead method. Thanks so much for sharing.

I use StaFlo all the time, I should own stock in the company. I mix it half with water and it makes all my fabrics for
quilting perfect. Cuts down on stretching when pieces are cut on the bias, piecing it lots easier, etc., etc. Did you get the idea that I starch ALL my quilting fabrics BEFORE I cut them out. Yes, before I cut them out because if you starch pieces or block after they are cut out or made they are not a precise.

I'm working on a one block wonder right now and, oh, how I wish I had starched before cutting! This lesson is now ingrained in my brain.

Originally Posted by Vat

I use StaFlo all the time, I should own stock in the company. I mix it half with water and it makes all my fabrics for
quilting perfect. Cuts down on stretching when pieces are cut on the bias, piecing it lots easier, etc., etc. Did you get the idea that I starch ALL my quilting fabrics BEFORE I cut them out. Yes, before I cut them out because if you starch pieces or block after they are cut out or made they are not a precise.