To Starch or Not to Starch
Today, 03:06 PM
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To Starch or Not to Starch
I have not been happy with some piecing I did for an 8 point star. I didn't starch any of the fabric ahead of time, which I found out online could certainly have contributed to my wonky lines.
There are many videos where quilters starch so heavily that the fabric is stiff when it dries! Have I missed a reliable tool to assist in my piecing accuracy? Do you prefer light, medium, heavy or no starch at all?
Thanks for your tips!
There are many videos where quilters starch so heavily that the fabric is stiff when it dries! Have I missed a reliable tool to assist in my piecing accuracy? Do you prefer light, medium, heavy or no starch at all?
Thanks for your tips!
Today, 05:05 PM
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I haven't starched anything in a very long time. However I do think it can help with difficult patterns. When I starched, I used Niagara Spray Starch, or whatever I could find if that wasn't available.
Today, 05:10 PM
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I starch as needed. Some fabrics, particularly when the pattern calls for bias cuts, HSTs for example, sew better with a touch of starch or best press to make them more stable. Nope, I don't starch everything nor do I starch heavily. For me, it seems to work. A little as needed.
LadyAg77, give one block a try with starch and if you like the results go for it.
LadyAg77, give one block a try with starch and if you like the results go for it.
