back puckering-HELP
09-21-2010, 04:21 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Starching the backing fabric prevents puckers. I heavily starch mine using a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo and water. Heavy starching prevents the fabric from stretching or moving around while you quilt.
Since you have already re-layered your quilt, you could spray starch both backing and top several times. Lay a large flat sheet on the floor, spray the sandwich with starch and let dry, spray again and let dry, etc. then turn over and do the same on the other side.
Here's how I starch my backing fabrics. Mix a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo liquid laundry starch and water, "paint" the mixture onto the fabric using a large wall-painting brush until fabric is saturated, toss in dryer, iron with steam. This is a very fast way of preparing the fabric, which ends up with the stiffness of lightweight cardstock. Don't worry about the stiffness; this is what prevents puckering while you sew.
It also helps to starch the top before layering, but for that you are limited to spray starch.
Since you have already re-layered your quilt, you could spray starch both backing and top several times. Lay a large flat sheet on the floor, spray the sandwich with starch and let dry, spray again and let dry, etc. then turn over and do the same on the other side.
Here's how I starch my backing fabrics. Mix a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo liquid laundry starch and water, "paint" the mixture onto the fabric using a large wall-painting brush until fabric is saturated, toss in dryer, iron with steam. This is a very fast way of preparing the fabric, which ends up with the stiffness of lightweight cardstock. Don't worry about the stiffness; this is what prevents puckering while you sew.
It also helps to starch the top before layering, but for that you are limited to spray starch.
09-21-2010, 05:01 PM
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by sewin'sam
just a word of caution: I just read not to use starch on your quilts because the starch attracts bugs!? UGH! :?: better to use Spray Sizing?
Starch is made from corn, so in some locales maybe there are bugs that like to eat corn? I don't know. We live in the middle of corn country with farms all around us and have never been invaded by corn-loving bugs!
09-21-2010, 05:14 PM
#14
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Location: Canada
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Not trying to open a can of worms or anything but to all those who use
basting spray a LOT, have you thought of the side effect it could have on
your health? You might think about wearing a mask when using that stuff.
Just sayin. Now I better run for cover before I get hit with all those can of sprays. ;-)
basting spray a LOT, have you thought of the side effect it could have on
your health? You might think about wearing a mask when using that stuff.
Just sayin. Now I better run for cover before I get hit with all those can of sprays. ;-)
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