zinger

I've read all the comments about starching and I want to try it but how do you keep it from stretching out of shape?

Cookie64

Thanks ladies, I sure learned a lot on starching. I never thought of starching before cutting.

Cookie

grammynan

Yes, thank you for all your great information.

vjengels

Hi Lisa_, I got past the issue of 'flakes' by doing it on the back side, and misting the top with water, so it's a little damp before you use the starch, let it sit for a minute, it seems to help it be absorbed better. I do the same with my clothes.

quilterj

I finally bought some starch the other day and used it for the first time. I really like using it.
I bought some from Walmart called faultless for about $1.75, I think.
When I was at Joanns tonight I thought I would see what brands they had. They had the faultless also, but thier price was $4.29. What a difference.
Do any of you use this brand?

SewExtremeSeams

Wow, thanks for the pricing info on Faultless. At my LQS I paid $7.95 for 16 oz. of Mary Ellen's Best Press. IT goes too fast! I also plan to try the Niagra Spray that others have talked about on this board. Linda

deedum

I really like Mary Ellen spray starch too! It smells so crisp and good! Makes everything come together so much easier when sewing.

quilterj

Yes, the next time I buy some I want to buy the Niagra Spray too.

quilterj

When you talk about the starch flaking, is that when you see fiber glass specks on your fabric?

vbourck

I find the Faultless and/or Niagra spray cans at the dollar store.