Starch! First and last time user
#13
[ATTACH=CONFIG]467612[/ATTACH]This is what I use. I like that it is not an aerosol. I have never had any problems and it makes everything lay so nice. Pressing HST blocks (or any blocks)with this before cutting give a better cut. I had a hard time finding it again in our local stores so I ordered it on line. Cost about $5.50 a bottle. Cheaper than Best press and I like the lavender/lemon scent.
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,312
I am a starcher from way back! Let the starch absorb into the fabric before you iron/press. If you iron too soon after spraying the starch is just resting on the surface and hence the flakes. Give it another try !
#15
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alturas, CA
Posts: 9,393
when your iron gets all gunky, it's because when you ironing instead of ironing the fabric, you were ironing the starch. I starch every piece of fabric I'm going to work with, at least 2 hours ahead of the time, throw it in a plastic bag, and let it sit, then I'll take it out, either line dry or throw in the dryer for a few minutes, then iron, have never had a problem with the iron getting all gunky then, I do spray mist with water since I don't use the steam on my iron.
#17
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 19,131
I starch the block before trimming it down so it won't shift on me. Never had any flaking but I do worry about the residue collecting on my ironing board. How often do you need to clean the sole plate of your iron?? Just curious. Please PM me if you have any advice !! THANKS
#19
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: My Sewing Room
Posts: 1,180
im a HUGE starch-er.. I spray.. fold fab in half, lightly smooth with my hand, open and press.... sometimes i need a heavier dose.. ill saturate then walk off to go get a drink a few min later im good to go..I never spray then press. Hot iron turns those drops to a big flaky mess.. but if the flakes happen they wash out in the wash..
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