I never starched until recently. What I have found out is that it irons better and it is so much easier to work with. Exspeacialy when it comes to bias edges. I have purchased Best Press and it really works well, although, it is very expensive at $8 a bottle. I have not tried liquid starch from Walmart, yet. I have read on this board that it works good and a lot more economical. I just don't remember the brand that people recommended.