I use spray starch. It's the only aerosol can in the house!
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Craftygirl, I buy 'Pearsons' concentrated laundry starch, only some Coles supermarkets. Dilute approx. 1/2 and 1/2 or stronger if required. Comes in an orange litre bottle.
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I use Niagara in the pump spray all the time. Depending on how stiff I need it, I will sometimes dilute with water. I use it undiluted for bias edges. It is inexpensive and easy to use. I like the way it helps the pieces hold their shape and it makes the seams lay flatter.
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A lot of new methods of piecing are calling for the painting on of spray starch as a sort of glue before stitching. A lot of American videos that I have seen demonstrate the use of freezer paper and then the starch is sprayed into a container, (or lid) so that it can be painted onto the paper, and the material is then temporarily stuck to it. I think that is about the only time I would bother to use the starch (at least for now) as I don't wash my fabric and it has enough sizing in it to keep it OK.
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Originally Posted by newbiequilter
Originally Posted by LindaM
Craftygirl,
I use the spray starch - have both the regular and double starch - depends how stiff I want the fabric to be which I use. But there have been a few recipes for making your own starch that you put into a spray bottle that I will try soon! You can use the "Search" link on the menu at the top to look for previous discussions. Linda Its a good thing!! :D |
Spray starch, but try it on the fabric first - I had a friend who used it on some 30's fabrica and it changed the color. I use Best Press not starch. Good luck
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Thank you all so much. I will definitely try it out.
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
I go thru soooo much starch - So I make my own.. However I do use/have best press Lavender of course, but its only for on the finished top..For piecing I use the cheapo stuff. Suites me fine. Just be careful it does flake from time to time..
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If you spray on one side and press on the other side you will not get any flaking. Heavy starch is for bias strips--spray and press twice before cutting.
I have not made my own starch yet but intend to when I run out of what I have. Last purchase was a spray bottle that I can reuse for making my own--didn't have any empty spray bottles in the house! |
I use a 50/50 solution of Sta-Flo like others here. I don't see a need for the febreeze, but I guess it would be nice if it smelled nice.
I have no problems with flaking. I saturate it with the spray and toss in the dryer for a few minutes. I LOVE the effect. My points were pointy, my seam connection perfectly match, my bias edge triangle things don't warp or stretch. I cannot preach enough about it. I was a beginner when I started using it. I started to dabble in more triangles and funky shaped pieces. While I'm more of an advanced beginner, I wouldn't have been able to piece so accurately without the starch. Sta-Flo is great and so much cheaper than the sprays at the store. |
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