watson's mom

A lot of quilters on here say to use starch for better results. I have never used it but would like to try. My problem is what kind is best. I have spray starch but that dosen't seem heavy enough. Thanks in advance. Carol

Prism99

I use a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo liquid laundry starch and water to heavily starch backing fabric and binding fabric (before I cut the binding strips). I "paint" the starch onto yardage until the fabric is saturated, toss in the dryer, then iron with steam. This leaves the fabric with stiffness similar to lightweight cardstock.

Using Sta-Flo allows you to control the degree of stiffness.

Many people also mix Sta-Flo and water to use as a spray starch, using a spray bottle.

Sta-Flo is sold in a blue plastic quart bottle and can be found in the laundry section of many grocery stores. (Not everyone carries it, though.)

watson's mom

Thank you, sounds simple enough. I will try it if I can find it.

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amma

I use that liquid stay flo and any brand of Heavy starch found in the grocery aisle or at the Dollar Tree :D:D:D

ckcowl

i just use basic spray starch, if one spray does not give the stiffness i want i respray and press again...usually one spray is plenty though.

watson's mom

Thank you to everyone. I am going to try each of these methods and will get back to you soon. Carol

Andy323

The quart bottle of Sta-Flo is the better value, and you can control the mixture..stronger or weaker depending on what you are working on! Invest in a good spray bottle that produces a fine mist...you won't regret that purchase...and you will only have to buy one! Starching has greatly improved my accuracy!

watson's mom

Thank you Andy 323. A good idea about the spray bottle.

oatw13

I make my own starch using one pint (2 cups) of cold water mixed with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. I mix it in a spray bottle and shake it up. I store whatever is leftover in the fridge.

If you feel like your starch isn't heavy enough after ironing, simply apply it again.