bearisgray

Please post it for all of us. Pretty please?

Prism99

I don't prewash my fabric but, if I did, I would definitely starch it before cutting. Spray starch has always been problematic for me. I starch large pieces of fabric (especially backings) by mixing up a solution of Sta-Flo liquid laundry starch and water and "painting" it on with a large wall painting brush until the fabric is saturated. I then toss the fabric in the dryer and later iron with steam. For backing fabric I use a 1:1 solution but for preparing fabrics for piecing a top I would probably use a 1:3 (weaker) solution.

The advantage of starch is that it stabilizes the fabric so it doesn't stretch or distort as you handle it. Cuts are more accurate and piecing is more accurate. Heavily starching the backing fabric for machine quilting helps ensure no tucks or puckers.

Pam

Yes Frannie, please post your recipe, I wonder if it is the same as mine, I just started doing this last week.

cjomomma

I always starch before cutting. I found it made a world of difference when cutting and sewing. You will figure out what works best for you.

franie

I did under main topics.

msuewhite

Thanks for the starch recipe. Question: Is this good for starching hand-crocheted doilies? Is it strong enough for this? Any suggestions? Thanks!