I starch each fabric that I'll be working with ahead of time, minimum time 2 hours to let the starch get into the fibers of the fabric, then I either air dry or put in the drier for a few minutes. I've never had a problem with silverfish, but I do believe that if you have a problem with them, that it's probably not wise to store the fabric starched, but go ahead and starch your fabric a little while before you're planning on using it. If it's only a couple of days, I don't think there would be a problem, but I don't know this for a fact. I also don't pre-wash my fabrics but I prefer my fabric stiffer than just with the sizing in it. Each of us are different, figure out what works for you then go for it.
Last edited by pocoellie; 04-27-2013 at 02:17 PM.