jljack

It will work fine. It doesn't flake as much for me as starch does. There is really no difference in how it affects the fabric...both make it stiffer.

thismomquilts

I used to use Magic Sizing - Now I buy liquid starch and add water - it lasts WAY longer in the bottle than spray starch and it's MUCH, MUCH cheaper

ConnieF

Yes Many times better than the starch... I always use sizing unless I want something stiff.

sahm4605

I have used it on the quilt that I am getting ready to finish peicing together, it is actually my avatar quilt. I soaked it in the sizing and then let it sit for about an hour on the ironing board. used my iron with steam on high and it is really crisp. just about as crisp as when i used the starch. I think that it is just about how soaked you make the fabric and how long you let it dry. but that is just me. I would rather find the cheapest way to stiffen my fabric and will try the liquid starch and water. Thanks for all the info everyone.

Farmer Girl

My understanding is that starch is for cottons and sizing is for blends, i.e., polyester blends, rayon, etc. Don't know where this info came from, but it has worked well for me over the years. Have used sizing in a pinch on cotton, but it definitely is lighter duty.

cwessel47

What am I missing here? I have been quilting for 35 years and I have never used either product. Don't have a clue. Why would I want to use it? Crispness? I guess I just don't need it - which is "less expensive" (let's not say cheap around here) than the other choices.

sahm4605

OMG!!! you should grab a can of starch and try it on one of your projects. You will never go back. it keeps the fabric from pulling or stretching when you are cutting and sewing. i have made a purse with starch and with out and I will never go back to not using starch. it is crazy awesome.

C.Cal Quilt Girl

Will have to try Thanks for the tip :)

mlaceruby

I always use the sizing.
get it cheap at sam's club
4 big cans for under $4 and that lasts me a long time

sahm4605

ooooooooooooo!!! mlaceruby, i will deffinatly have to look into sams club. maybe costco has some too.