Originally Posted by
Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I agree. Starch or sizing -- your choice. If the fabric is seriously worn, you might use a light weight fusible interfacing to help it out. I did that on some pieces in a quilt my great grandma made in order to hold it together. It looks fine from the front.
I'd use the lightest weight fusible interfacing. The sizing would wash out the first time it is washed. Thanks for doing this for your friend.