Using starch in quilting
11-07-2010, 02:26 PM
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I don't think there's a tutorial but there are lots of threads about starch.
Some use StaFlo, some use Mary Ellen's Best Press and some use
cornstarch. You can do a search for starch and you will find all kinds of
information. If you need more help, don't hesitate. :)
Some use StaFlo, some use Mary Ellen's Best Press and some use
cornstarch. You can do a search for starch and you will find all kinds of
information. If you need more help, don't hesitate. :)
11-07-2010, 04:17 PM
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Hi Nancy,
I like to starch the fabric before I cut it - I spray the starch on the back, let it soak in for a minute or two, then press.
I find the starched fabric behaves better when cutting, whein sewing and definitely helps keep me from stretching the pieces when pressing after sewing them together.
Especially with half-square triangles, tube quilting, etc where you've got bias edges.
You don't have to get fancy - the spray starch you find in the laundry area of the grocery store works just fine - but there are some brands that the lqs sell - it does work well, and is lightly frangranced too (you may or may not want that). Or do a search on the board for recipes to make your own.
I like to starch the fabric before I cut it - I spray the starch on the back, let it soak in for a minute or two, then press.
I find the starched fabric behaves better when cutting, whein sewing and definitely helps keep me from stretching the pieces when pressing after sewing them together.
Especially with half-square triangles, tube quilting, etc where you've got bias edges.
You don't have to get fancy - the spray starch you find in the laundry area of the grocery store works just fine - but there are some brands that the lqs sell - it does work well, and is lightly frangranced too (you may or may not want that). Or do a search on the board for recipes to make your own.
11-07-2010, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SittingPretty
Leah Day, at www.daystyledesigns.com, has a you tube type of video that shows just how to do it so it's done thoroughly.
11-07-2010, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LindaM
Originally Posted by SittingPretty
Leah Day, at www.daystyledesigns.com, has a you tube type of video that shows just how to do it so it's done thoroughly.
11-07-2010, 04:36 PM
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I just soak my fabric and the let it dry completely and then iron the snot out of it so that it will be stiff as a board, fold and on all the folds I iron them flat as can be. this way when I go to cut it I have four layers I am cutting threw. But this is just me. and it is probably being done wrong, but it works for me. you should try a few different ways of using starch and find the one you like best.
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