Monie

If this question has reared it's ugly head again please just don't answer me thank you. My question do you startch your fabric before cuttin are after? Thank you in advance

Sadiemae

There are many people who starch before cutting, especially if the fabric is prewashed and dried. It is really just a personal preference.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

I starch heavily before I cut. Then if a block doesn't do what I tell it to do, I starch it again. I pretty much sew cardboard!

mmdquilts

I starch my applique sometimes. I can get it to cooperate much better that way.

leatheflea

I put my fabric in a bucket and dump in the starch mixture (half starch half water). Squeeze out the excess and throw in the dryer, iron and cut. paper stiff! no shifting or stretching.

Monie

Leatheflea, I like your way. Lol and love your avartar

Kitsie

Before and often, during the piecing, too.

amma

I prefer to starch before I cut :D:D:D Dry and then iron the yardage.
I will occasionally starch during piecing, but anytime you dampen the fabric you run the risk of stretching/distortion. Sometimes this will work in your favor while piecing, but it will usually go back to the original shape once it is laundered :wink:

dltaylor

wow. still learning, that's a new piece of information for my how to book!!

clynns

Anytime I have to prewash fabric (this removes the sizing) I wash, dry and iron with Magic Sizing (comes in a blue can with a blue lid. About a $1.00 at WalMart). If I'm doing fabric that has a bias edge (stretchy edge) I use starch. Sometimes I spray it twice. It adds stability where there is little. Welcome from Ohio.