Originally Posted by FirstQuilt
I did read that folks making perfect applique circles (lots of bias!) used washers for templates and then started the circles a lot to hold the shape during applique. That makes a lot of sense.
I use a liquid spray starch from the grocery store and it seems to work fine. Starch is definitely a necessity when making "perfect circles!" Side note....highly recommend Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Circles templates....pricey but worth it if you're making a lot.
Also, I recently tried starching the fabric before cutting out some designs for needle-turn and it did reduce fraying, plus it seemed to help form a crisper edge, too. Do some practice pieces and see what works for you. Good luck!
Karen