starching ?
03-23-2013, 03:00 PM
#21
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I never knew about starching fabrics, I am learning a lot today reading all the post. I wondered why my blocks would be all "cockeyed" not I know i have to add a new regiment to my process. I usually don't wash my fabrics before cutting, so does it matter if the fabric is washed or not when you startch it?
03-23-2013, 03:15 PM
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I love starch but can't seem to find it in Canada. Every time I have a family member or friend heading to the States my request is the same Non aerosol Niagara Spray Starch ($1.77) at Target 22 fluid ounces as opposed to 16 ounce bottle of Best Press at $9.99 in Canada. I'd love a jug of the Sta-Flo but DD couldn't find it on her last trip. The starch definitely makes the fabric stiffer than the Best Press.
03-23-2013, 03:26 PM
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I never knew about starching fabrics, I am learning a lot today reading all the post. I wondered why my blocks would be all "cockeyed" not I know i have to add a new regiment to my process. I usually don't wash my fabrics before cutting, so does it matter if the fabric is washed or not when you startch it?
03-23-2013, 03:28 PM
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It may depend on your sprayer. I think this dilution would be too heavy for me to use in a hand sprayer (my hand would get tired), but I see others use it in a sprayer. When I use the brush, I give the fabric a couple of minutes to absorb the starch solution. Seems to me a heavy solution like this might lie on top of the fabric longer (especially if fabric has not already been prewashed), making it slower to use at the ironing board.
03-23-2013, 06:37 PM
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I love starch but can't seem to find it in Canada. Every time I have a family member or friend heading to the States my request is the same Non aerosol Niagara Spray Starch ($1.77) at Target 22 fluid ounces as opposed to 16 ounce bottle of Best Press at $9.99 in Canada. I'd love a jug of the Sta-Flo but DD couldn't find it on her last trip. The starch definitely makes the fabric stiffer than the Best Press.
03-23-2013, 06:40 PM
#26
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It may depend on your sprayer. I think this dilution would be too heavy for me to use in a hand sprayer (my hand would get tired), but I see others use it in a sprayer. When I use the brush, I give the fabric a couple of minutes to absorb the starch solution. Seems to me a heavy solution like this might lie on top of the fabric longer (especially if fabric has not already been prewashed), making it slower to use at the ironing board.
03-23-2013, 06:44 PM
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After reading all of this just wanted to mention that I think it is very important to let the starch solution soak into the fabric prior to ironing for best results. If only I would listen to my own advice! I'm known to be impatient but it really does reduce the flaking/scorching by letting the starch soak into the fabric for a few minutes prior to ironing/pressing... Iron large pieces of fabric...press your blocks/seams.
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