Using Starch
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I prefer using the concentrated starch, one, because I pay less than $5 for a gallon versus the spray can and it makes at least 10 times more which is also why I don't use sizing spray, it's too costly for the amount you get. If it came in a concentrated bottle, then I might switch but until then, I'm using starch.
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Originally Posted by Surfergirl
I know this topic has been discussed recently, but I just found some info online concerning the use of starch when quilting. Everyone loves it, of course, but starch is a protein and attracts bugs, silverfish, in particular, and washing doesn't totally remove it as it is deep into the fibers after pressing. Also, over time, starch will "yellow" fabric. It has been suggested that using Magic Sizing spray instead of starch works well and it doesn't flake or build up on the iron. Any thoughts on this subject?
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Originally Posted by Surfergirl
I know this topic has been discussed recently, but I just found some info online concerning the use of starch when quilting. Everyone loves it, of course, but starch is a protein and attracts bugs, silverfish, in particular, and washing doesn't totally remove it as it is deep into the fibers after pressing. Also, over time, starch will "yellow" fabric. It has been suggested that using Magic Sizing spray instead of starch works well and it doesn't flake or build up on the iron. Any thoughts on this subject?
My mom starched my dad's work shirts to a faretheewell, and believe me he wore them til they fell apart and they never, NEVER yellowed. And they were white shirts, not blue or any other color. 8-)
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Originally Posted by mygirl66
I dont understand why starch will attract bugs but the chocolate stash I keep in my sewing room dosnt? Someone please let me know?
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I have always used Magic Sizing, and it works well. It is also inexpensive. About a dollar a can at Wal-Mart. Have never had a yellowing problem.
If you want to spend more $$, Mary Ellen's Best Press is nice. Comes in several scents too. :)
If you want to spend more $$, Mary Ellen's Best Press is nice. Comes in several scents too. :)
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Originally Posted by Moonpi
People have been using starch for centuries with no problems. In fact,old table linens that were heavily starched, are generally in better shape than clothing of the same vintage, which was not.
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Originally Posted by Blackberry
Originally Posted by Surfergirl
I know this topic has been discussed recently, but I just found some info online concerning the use of starch when quilting. Everyone loves it, of course, but starch is a protein and attracts bugs, silverfish, in particular, and washing doesn't totally remove it as it is deep into the fibers after pressing. Also, over time, starch will "yellow" fabric. It has been suggested that using Magic Sizing spray instead of starch works well and it doesn't flake or build up on the iron. Any thoughts on this subject?
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Originally Posted by greaterexp
I've never used starch before reading about it here. I read that it helps decrease the amount of stretching or distortion when cutting
#30
I agree, for clothing it is not an issue, but for fabric it can be.
If you distort your fabric initially and then cut and sew, when the fabric is washed and dryed it will go back to it's original form and your quilt can distort.
I spray my fabric and let it dry, then iron to get the wrinkles out. You can use steam if the fabric is stiff, and it shouldn't distort the fabric, unless you get really aggressive with it.
If you distort your fabric initially and then cut and sew, when the fabric is washed and dryed it will go back to it's original form and your quilt can distort.
I spray my fabric and let it dry, then iron to get the wrinkles out. You can use steam if the fabric is stiff, and it shouldn't distort the fabric, unless you get really aggressive with it.
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