starching - steam or dry?
#11
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
I didn't know there was a proper way and have only done steam pressing right after spraying the starch. I'm using that new Best Press stuff. Seems to be working fine with this method, but now I'm wondering if I should be doing it another way. :oops:
#12
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Originally Posted by amma
I let the starch completely dry, (but remember I starch heavily) and then I use steam to press the yardage.
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I use a dry iron too and I let the starch soak in for a moment. I saw a Sharon Schamber video where in some techniques she really starches a lot, a light spray on one side, then the other, then both sides again.
#16
I let the fabric absorb the starch for at least 30 mins then use a dry iron.
By the way, I use homemade starch which is more economical although
Best Press sounds like a good option when I'm in a rush. :-D
If I run out of time I put the fabric in ziplocs (separate dark and light just
in case) and put them in the fridge until I'm ready. If the fabric is too wet I
lay some towels on the table (put some plastic tablecloth underneath to
protect the table) and I blot the excess starch then press. I find the fabric
has to be slightly damp, not wet, otherwise it will stick to the iron and make
a mess. I've also pressed between cloths to absorb most of the moisture
then press until dry.
By the way, I use homemade starch which is more economical although
Best Press sounds like a good option when I'm in a rush. :-D
If I run out of time I put the fabric in ziplocs (separate dark and light just
in case) and put them in the fridge until I'm ready. If the fabric is too wet I
lay some towels on the table (put some plastic tablecloth underneath to
protect the table) and I blot the excess starch then press. I find the fabric
has to be slightly damp, not wet, otherwise it will stick to the iron and make
a mess. I've also pressed between cloths to absorb most of the moisture
then press until dry.
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