Is there a tutorial on using starch in making your quilt? I could not find it, but noticed people talking about it.
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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. :) |
Thanks, I will.
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I use to use starch, not anymore, I don't see the need for it.
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Thanks for the information.
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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. |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Originally Posted by sahm4605
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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just pick up a can of spray starch in the laundry isle of the grocery store, take it home and spritz a piece of cotton fabric that needs to be pressed. let the starch soak in then press. you will have a nice, crisp peice of fabric to cut. no secrets to using starch
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I have been quilting for 40 years and have never used starch.
My question is "why"? Buy good quality fabric and there is no need to starch. |
I starch fabrics from my stash, especially the old stuff, but when I buy new, I dont see the need for starch. My stash is old stuff that my mother put away YEARS ago, but it is darling stuff. I cant bear to toss it.
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I just use the spray starch from dollartree. Works fine
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Originally Posted by amma
Originally Posted by sahm4605
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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Originally Posted by AnitaGrossmanSolomon
Originally Posted by Nancy Jean
Is there a tutorial on using starch in making your quilt? I could not find it, but noticed people talking about it.
-Anita |
Thank you Anita for posting this for us :D:D:D
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