I didn't want to use starch either, but OH does it make a difference! Pinning works too. I was worried about the holes, but it literally will "come out in the wash". The batting will plump up and fill in a lot of "errors".
Originally Posted by slhager
Thanks everyone...I got it...they finally line up. What did it was starch, PINS (I was trying to sew without pinning. afraid it would poke holes in the fabric) and put a governor on my foot pedal. If you don't sew with "the pedal to the metal" things work lots better.