Quiltmaking

Re: Anyone Starch?

Jesse — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:47:01 GMT

Ok, I will have to give this a try. I have two more t-shirt quilts to make so I will pray and turn down the heat! Thank you guys so much. Everyone has been so amazingly helpful! <3

Re: Anyone Starch?

Leslie — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:41:34 GMT

Jesse, my iron is also from walmart, the instructions on the fusible will tell you to turn it down to a wool or polyester setting on mine it is 3 and 4

Re: Anyone Starch?

Jesse — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:38:00 GMT

When i bought the fusible Jo Ann Fabric's kept the paper part and I didn't say anything because i figured it was just an easy iron on thing so I was unable to read about exactly how to do it. Lesson learned!! haha.

Re: Anyone Starch?

Jesse — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:36:44 GMT

Someone mentioned about the heat. I am guilty of turning it on the high setting which is for Cotton. I have a cheap iron from Walmart and it only has settings based on what kind of fabric it is. Maybe it would be a good idea to try to purchase a different iron?

Re: Anyone Starch?

Leslie — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:27:23 GMT

Jesse, are you using a lower setting on your iron? most fusibles call for a lower temp i set my iron on 4 and have no problems with them coming off. but i have forgotten and used my regular setting and have noticed they dont stay stuck. just a thought

Re: Anyone Starch?

Barbara — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:20:28 GMT

Jesse , that is strange ,I've not had any problems with my interfacing coming off . Now this is just me but I also use alittle washable glue with I appllique ,it helps keep the peice from moving until I get it anchored down .I like the cheapy elmers glue stitcks . but again that's just me .

Re: Anyone Starch?

Jesse — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:14:57 GMT

I use 906 pellon f and yea it has glue on it. I'm just baffled. Ii end up ironing it on ovr and oer throughout the quilt.

Re: Anyone Starch?

Barbara — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:33:25 GMT

Jesse,are you using the interfacing that has the glueon the back ? there is some that dosen't have it so you want to make sure you do . I like heat and bond or pella it seems to be the best I've found. Barbara

Re: Anyone Starch?

Jean H. — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:50:42 GMT

Just learned this at my Guild meeting tonight... Bounce has a non-aerosol spray that works like Best Press (no flakes) but is a lot cheaper. I can't wait to try it.

Re: Anyone Starch?

Pat Frontuto — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:51:09 GMT

I just purchase Sta Flo, and just add water. It lasts a long time for a big bottle:)

Re: Anyone Starch?

Jesse — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:06:31 GMT

I just bought a can of sizing to try. I am making a couple more T-Shirt quilts and will use it for the sashing and border. I cant wait to try it on a full quilt!

Re: Anyone Starch?

gini — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:56:55 GMT

they also add sizing to make fabric feel thicker and of better quality

Re: Anyone Starch?

Jesse — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:28:43 GMT

i dont steam but i may be using too high of heat. i use a pressing sheet though because the ink on the shirt seems to stick to the iron.

Re: Anyone Starch?

Nana — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:26:45 GMT

Jesse

Are you using steam. The steam doesn't let the "sticky" stick like it should. Also it doesn't like very high heat.

Re: Anyone Starch?

Jesse — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:22:19 GMT

No I can't get it to stick from the get go.