Piecing with Flannel Questions
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Perhaps liquid starch would work for you? You can put it in a spray bottle rather than using the aerosol cans. I don't know if there is an entirely unscented one. I don't have an allergy as such to scented products, but I don't like them. I quit using fabric softener altogether after Costco quit carrying the unscented one. I don't understand why manufacturers think they have to add scent to everything.
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Originally Posted by Deborahlees
what about a 'stay stitch' before cutting, to keep your angles true....
I will give it a try. I'm always up for learning something new. :)
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Originally Posted by dunster
Perhaps liquid starch would work for you? You can put it in a spray bottle rather than using the aerosol cans. I don't know if there is an entirely unscented one. I don't have an allergy as such to scented products, but I don't like them. I quit using fabric softener altogether after Costco quit carrying the unscented one. I don't understand why manufacturers think they have to add scent to everything.
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Originally Posted by Tropical
Originally Posted by dunster
Perhaps liquid starch would work for you? You can put it in a spray bottle rather than using the aerosol cans. I don't know if there is an entirely unscented one. I don't have an allergy as such to scented products, but I don't like them. I quit using fabric softener altogether after Costco quit carrying the unscented one. I don't understand why manufacturers think they have to add scent to everything.
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Originally Posted by Deborahlees
Starch is the answer...
try again
DO NOT GIVE UP....this can be done
try again
DO NOT GIVE UP....this can be done
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Sometimes flannel will need multiple wash dry cycles before it's done shrinking. It also shrinks in one direction lots more than the other. I'm wondering if it was not done shrinking with your single wash and when you pressed it(with steam??) it shrunk again. If you still have an uncut piece, try washing and drying again.
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If you want to sew with flannel after washing out all the sizing, you HAVE to use starch. The weave is too loose. If you can't use starch, try Mary Ellen's Best Press. I have a bottle of it, but haven't tried it with flannel yet.
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Yeppers, that is exactly what I do...starch, starch, starch.....just finished a 56x56 rag quilt with flannel
I use Mary Ellen's best press for everything...it works well with flannel
I use Mary Ellen's best press for everything...it works well with flannel
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