sahm4605

if you have large amounts that you are needing to starch at one time like 2-3 yards, what I do is put all the fabric in the sink then add water and starch to the sink and try to get all the fabric wet. takes less time squirting fabric and my hand isn't as sore after. just make sure you have really cleaned your sink. I have done almost a full 8 yards this way. the fabric came out really great after wards.

Dae Kuczma

So what I understand: you spray the fabric before cutting anything?

Suzy

I buy the starch at the local dollar stores. the one I'm using now is Heavy Magic Starch and it works as well as any of the others I have used before I started using the dollar store. Spray the fabric let it sit a minute and iron. I don't have much flaking at all the flaking happens whe you have the fabric wet with starch and don't let it soak in a little. When you get flakes it will come off anyway. Been using it for over 2 years without any problems. If and when the iron gets looking like the bottom needs cleaning I take an Mr. Clean white eraser get it wet put in a pan and continue running the hot iron over it til it is clean. Makes for easy and accurate cutting. Wouldn't quilt without the starch once you see the difference.

Good Luck

Suzy

misseva

In the olden days when I startched everything ---- I found that after you spray your material if you just rub your hand over it (sorta smooshing the starch into the fabric)before you iron you have less flakes AND I usually spray on the back side and iron on the front.

Dae Kuczma

A BIG thank you to everyone for the help! I greatly appreciate it!!

mommafank

Thanks everyone----this has taught me a lot about starch. :thumbup:

amma

I use liquid or spray, if you don't like flakes, let the fabric dry before pressing it :D:D:D

SittingPretty

I use 50/50 Sta Flo in a pump sray bottle I had lying around. Works really well. Flakes? Who cares? Just wash when through with your quilt. I figure it all needs to be washed after I'm through. I used to do that all the time with all the crocheted things I used to make. Wanted everything to be nice and fresh.

sewingsuz

I am using Magic Premium spray and I got it at Walmart and it seems fine, I don't spary to much.

butterflywing

if you make a 50/50 mix, make as much as you think you can use within a reasonable time. after a long time, it goes bad. it gets slimy and dark.