Originally Posted by Prism99

For yardage, I mix a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo liquid laundry starch and water, "paint" this solution onto the fabric using a large wall painting brush (until fabric is saturated), then toss in the dryer and iron with steam. Some people remove from the dryer while still slightly damp, but I've had no problems with it being completely dry (my iron is a Rowenta that puts out plenty of steam). This is by far the easiest method I have found for starching yardage.

With a 1:1 solution, the fabric comes out with the stiffness of lightweight cardstock. Believe me, fabric does not stretch or distort with handling when it is this stiff! You can use a light starch solution if you like, but I have found this one is the best for backing fabrics and bias-cut binding strips. Works fine for piecing also. If you use this on flannel before it is cut for piecing, your piecing will be as accurate as non-flannel fabrics.