How to Starch Fabric (Sta-Flo Liquid Starch Tutorial!)

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[patir]

Oh my goodness, I have never done this. I started learning to quilt when everything shut down in 2020 because I’d always wanted to learn how to quilt. I bought myself my first sewing machine and had to find videos on how to do it all! The tutorials I watched at the time said that starching was a personal preference and so I just assumed most people didn’t…. I’ve made a couple of your quilts (working on my third and my fourth kit is on its way!) and every time I watch your videos, I have wondered how on earth your quilt tops looks SO flat and even. Now I know!!! I ordered that starch today! Thanks for clarifying this! Us newbies always appreciate these tips! 😊

[viv]

I ran out of can starch and made homemade using 2 tablespoon of corn starch and 2.5 cups of water. Boil for one minute. Cool. I used a spray bottle. Less wrinkles. Needless to say, no more can starch for me.

[lesa]

I use liquid starch but mix it with water in a spray bottle. Works great, no breathing probs & less trash for landfills!
If the sprayer should get clogged with no use hot water takes care of that!

[tblack]

This method great for large pieces. I put an expensive vinyl shower curtain liner under the drying rack to catch drips.

[vickiewagner]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK You answered so many of my questions on this starch!

[christinewolf]

You have the first video I have found clearly explaining how to start large pieces of fabric. I am heading to a retreat and the instructions for one of the classes instructs you to starch all the fabrics before cutting. It calls for yardage and jelly roll strips. This method looks less tedious that using cans of spray starch. Thank you SO much!

[hoosierhunny]

I use sta-flo. ❤ it. Less than 4 dollars. and best press was 59 last I checked for same size

[starbrown]

Great video. I may try this the next time I do a bigger project. Thank you.

[barbaralutterbein]

I put pool noodles over the dryer rack rungs. No crease in the fabric. I also found a small rechargeable sprayer that works great. I hang my fabric outside when the weather is nice, spray it, and let it air dry. I spray the fabric I am using for my quilt or project. I mostly starch when I have bias edges - triangles

[JudithBrummett]

I used to do my starching like you demonstrated but it was terribly wrinkled and took a long time to press out so now I either dip the fabric then smooth it out onto a couple lawn chairs on my deck that I placed pool noodles onto so it suspends between the two chairs OR I mix my starch into spray bottle and saturate it that way but still over the pool noodles. I don't worry about it getting onto my deck and have never seen any stains from the drips. It usually takes about 2 hours to dry.

[machines]

I do use the sta-Flo also. I did not know I could double them when drying. Great idea I also just wet them then open and hang them. I will start opening them and dip. I like your ideas. Thank you

[kimimel]

I use starch 60/40 in a sprayer too. Thanks for the info.

[kimberlykcmcrochet]

Thats how i starch as well. My husband bought me that same hanging rack as well i love it. Indoor or outdoor.❤

[LauraSup]

Erica, thank you experimenting with the Sta-Flo starch. My grandmother always used that for pressing garments add for blocking her crocheted thread doilies. I was very young then and never knew that the solution could be diluted! Thanks so much for sharing your time and talents!💕

[debbiedobbins]

I’m a big fan of starching like this however I take impatience to a whole new level…I starch the heck out of the fabric, then I throw them in the dryer. It takes about 14 minutes to dry and all that’s left is ironing them flat…then I’m off to the races for cutting. 😂 starching has made such a difference for me. Have a terrific weekend Arndt Family…playing this week up at Lake Tahoe. So pretty. 🤗🤗

[melindat]

I love to starch my fabric but I find that it shrinks the fabric if it's a layer cake, etc. I know other people have commented about this. I've never used Sta-Flo and I'm going to give it a try. I've never thought about starching the way you've shown. It's a great idea! Thank you!!

[cherylynn]

Thanks Erica, , this is very helpful!

[Matty]

Hmm. this is so interesting! I’ve also heard just today about a way to put the liquid starch into a big plastic bag in the refrigerator, and then actually store your project fabric in there and take it out as you sew it! This looks like a good idea if you have the space, but I don’t. I think I may try the refrigerator method. but this is the first time I’ve ever even seen liquid starch used it all, so thank you for the video!

[debbiebabarskas]

Great info, I will be trying. Erica, Your daughter did Great. who knows maybe the two of you will be a team like Lori Holt and her daughter... lol

[CLAIRE-cuun]

Thanks, Erica, for all of your great videos!! I’m about to try this method for the first time! Can you keep the leftover starch mixture and use it again? I don’t want to mix up the entire bottle the first time I try unless I can use what’s left. Have you done that before? Thanks for your advice! Blessings to you and your family!! ❤