Starch for applique?
#1
I've searched the topics for starch, and lots of folks like to use it for piecing, especially if the pattern has a bias edge.
What's your opinion for starching applique pieces that have lots of bias edges? Is it hard to turn those edges, both convex and concave, if they have been starched? Does the starch help with fraying, or is that even a problem?
I'm new to applique, and am reading all about techniques before I start a project.
What's your opinion for starching applique pieces that have lots of bias edges? Is it hard to turn those edges, both convex and concave, if they have been starched? Does the starch help with fraying, or is that even a problem?
I'm new to applique, and am reading all about techniques before I start a project.
#4
I starch generously. One warning - if you are using fusible, get the fusible ironed on first - some brands do not stick evenly to starched cloth.
I also like to use fray-check on edges that I think will fray.
I also like to use fray-check on edges that I think will fray.
#7
Originally Posted by Moonpi
I starch generously. One warning - if you are using fusible, get the fusible ironed on first - some brands do not stick evenly to starched cloth.
I also like to use fray-check on edges that I think will fray.
I also like to use fray-check on edges that I think will fray.
#8
My favorite starch is MaryEllen's Best Press Starch Alternative. I use the method from One Piece at a Time website. She has great tips. I usually use a blanket stitch but this will work for hand stitching too.
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...lique-lessons/
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...lique-lessons/
#9
Originally Posted by bjeriann
My favorite starch is MaryEllen's Best Press Starch Alternative. I use the method from One Piece at a Time website. She has great tips. I usually use a blanket stitch but this will work for hand stitching too.
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...lique-lessons/
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...lique-lessons/
And I love your quiltie weight-loss graphic. Way to go! :thumbup: :thumbup: (I should really give you 18 wee thumps-up!)
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Originally Posted by bjeriann
My favorite starch is MaryEllen's Best Press Starch Alternative. I use the method from One Piece at a Time website. She has great tips. I usually use a blanket stitch but this will work for hand stitching too.
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...lique-lessons/
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...lique-lessons/
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