fabric storage question about spray sizing and/or spray starch
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So far, when I buy my fabric, I just wash it, fold it, and stow it. I usually just "hand press" it when it comes out of the dryer and that is smooth enough for storage purposes. (Sometimes relocating it later is a challenge, but that's another issue)
Of course I press the fabric before cutting it.
The question I have is:
Do any of you press your fabrics with spray sizing or starch before storing it?
I was wondering if insects are attracted to starch?
Of course I press the fabric before cutting it.
The question I have is:
Do any of you press your fabrics with spray sizing or starch before storing it?
I was wondering if insects are attracted to starch?
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I do like Loretta does, so some of my starched fabrics do end up back in my stash. I have not had any problems with bugs, but it may be due to locality, too. You could call your local exterminator and ask them if it could be a problem where you live :wink:
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I've heard that you shouldn't use starch or use sizing when storing fabrics. Some of my starched fabric does end up back in my stash and I haven't seen a problem yet. Normally, I just wash it and fold it nicely so that when I do go to use it I don't have to iron out a ton of wrinkles.
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i do not wash or spray starch any fabrics that are going into storage.
the fabric is treated to prevent fading, molding, bugs - this is why fabrics can remain on the shelf for a long time in the local quilt shops.
i wash and spray starch my fabrics only when i will be using them in a project.
the fabric is treated to prevent fading, molding, bugs - this is why fabrics can remain on the shelf for a long time in the local quilt shops.
i wash and spray starch my fabrics only when i will be using them in a project.
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Originally Posted by kluedesigns
i do not wash or spray starch any fabrics that are going into storage.
the fabric is treated to prevent fading, molding, bugs - this is why fabrics can remain on the shelf for a long time in the local quilt shops.
i wash and spray starch my fabrics only when i will be using them in a project.
the fabric is treated to prevent fading, molding, bugs - this is why fabrics can remain on the shelf for a long time in the local quilt shops.
i wash and spray starch my fabrics only when i will be using them in a project.
Doesn't hurt to check extra carefully - especially if it's been around for a while.
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