Starch question
#11
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Starch makes measuring and cutting pieces easier. Makes the top handle and look much nicer. I heavily starch my backing fabric before quilting it on my machine. The starch makes it less likely to have wrinkles on the back. JMHO
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Okay, so use it when first ironiing, getting ready to cut. Glad I checked. Lol. I would have used it on each piece! Lolol!!! I wonder if here are fabrics that don't really need it? Like batiks? They are already kind of stiff...?
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Originally Posted by LLWinston44
Okay, so use it when first ironiing, getting ready to cut. Glad I checked. Lol. I would have used it on each piece! Lolol!!! I wonder if here are fabrics that don't really need it? Like batiks? They are already kind of stiff...?
Just use a cheap brand of spray starch and I'm fine with it.
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Originally Posted by Jenni M
I like to use sizing at times too. Its a little lighter than starch but still leaves the fabric easy to cut. I use starch as well
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Originally Posted by LLWinston44
Okay, so use it when first ironiing, getting ready to cut. Glad I checked. Lol. I would have used it on each piece! Lolol!!! I wonder if here are fabrics that don't really need it? Like batiks? They are already kind of stiff...?
For the best results in starching..... let it soak in....if its still on the surface of the fabric it will result in starch build up on the bottom of your iron.
#18
I love the way starching firms up the fabric and makes cutting so much more accurate. If you are making blocks, cut them oversize first, then starch and cut to size. i.e. if you want a 10" block, cut it 10 1/2" then starch and cut to size. It's easier to starch smaller pieces than big pieces of fabric.
#19
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I starch -- keeps the diagonals stable and keeps me from making my blocks wonky. I have used Mary Ellen's Best Press, but it is way too expensive. I like the non-aerosol Niagra, but I may have to start making it from liquid like my Grandmother did if prices on everything keeps going up.
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