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Old 02-26-2010, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Did you prewash the fabrics? Prewashing removes the manufacturer's sizing, which helps stabilize the fabric.

Whenever I am concerned about accurate cuts, I starch the fabric before cutting (and I don't prewash!). Heavy starching makes the fabric more stable and results in more accurate cuts. It also keeps cut edges from stretching from handling.

Question about starching - do you use spray starch and iron the fabric?
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