Thanks for all your suggestions. I used the shot of steam & the spray on the iron & still didn't get out all the wrinkles. My can of starch wasn't working, too many years under the bathroom sink, I think. I do have my old pepsi/sprinkling bottle that I've had for over 30 years so I'll try it next and I'll fold and roll the pieces up like Barb suggested to give the material a chance to get completely damp. And I'll go back to my old way of pre-washing in the bathroom sink, hot water first, then cold water, then into a gentle drying cycle. And thanks ghostrider for reminding me that I shouldn't be ironing the fabric until I'm ready to cut.