Originally Posted by
TexasSunshine
I agree with the comments above,, prewash, don' t crowd in dryer, take out promptly, fold and store until ready to use, then iron and starch lightly when ready to cut.
Exactly what I do.
I mix my starch (MaryEllens Best Press) 50/50 with water. I haven't found it necessary to use it full strength (except for appliqué).
When I am ready to use/starch ... I will spray starch if the amount of fabric I need at the time is not cumbersome to work with. If I have a lot to starch (i.e. backing), I mix starch and water (50/50) into a 9X12 pyrex baking dish and slowly fold my fabric into it making sure to wet it completely and get all the air bubbles out. I then wring it into the bowl and empty the bowl into my bottle of pre-mixed starch (because I hate wasting stuff). Then I take the wet lump to the ironing board and iron it.