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zinger 02-01-2010 06:17 AM

I've read all the comments about starching and I want to try it but how do you keep it from stretching out of shape?

Cookie64 02-03-2010 06:30 AM

Thanks ladies, I sure learned a lot on starching. I never thought of starching before cutting.

Cookie

grammynan 02-03-2010 06:46 AM

Yes, thank you for all your great information.

vjengels 02-03-2010 06:53 AM

Hi Lisa_, I got past the issue of 'flakes' by doing it on the back side, and misting the top with water, so it's a little damp before you use the starch, let it sit for a minute, it seems to help it be absorbed better. I do the same with my clothes.

quilterj 02-05-2010 07:32 PM

I finally bought some starch the other day and used it for the first time. I really like using it.
I bought some from Walmart called faultless for about $1.75, I think.
When I was at Joanns tonight I thought I would see what brands they had. They had the faultless also, but thier price was $4.29. What a difference.
Do any of you use this brand?

SewExtremeSeams 02-05-2010 07:39 PM

Wow, thanks for the pricing info on Faultless. At my LQS I paid $7.95 for 16 oz. of Mary Ellen's Best Press. IT goes too fast! I also plan to try the Niagra Spray that others have talked about on this board. Linda

deedum 02-05-2010 11:10 PM

I really like Mary Ellen spray starch too! It smells so crisp and good! Makes everything come together so much easier when sewing.

quilterj 02-07-2010 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by Windy Canyon
Wow, thanks for the pricing info on Faultless. At my LQS I paid $7.95 for 16 oz. of Mary Ellen's Best Press. IT goes too fast! I also plan to try the Niagra Spray that others have talked about on this board. Linda

Yes, the next time I buy some I want to buy the Niagra Spray too.

quilterj 02-07-2010 11:01 AM

When you talk about the starch flaking, is that when you see fiber glass specks on your fabric?

vbourck 02-08-2010 05:21 AM

I find the Faultless and/or Niagra spray cans at the dollar store.


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