haylillan

my receipe for best press is-1/4 cup cheap vodka - 2 cups distilled water - 8-10 drops essence oil .it doesn't make fab stiff like spray starch but like best press takes all wrinkles out. i got this off this board. works for me cheaper then best press

Craftnut

You can dilute Best Press 50% and it will still be as good as full strength. I buy it by the gallon on Amazon, free shipping, and mix it in a smaller sprayer.

cindynvb

I use starch on my fabrics and keep the vodka for drinking!!

Granchris

I use 2tbsp vodka to 1 cup distilled water and then add some fabric softener. If I want it stiffer I add more Vodka. The amt of Fabric Softener is to your liking I add a couple of capfuls to a gallon but it's up to you. You can buy the scented softeners, lavender keeps moths away and smells wonderful but scents bother some people so I don't use them. More softener makes the fabric smooth and wonderful to me. Alcohol gives it crispy. Spray the fabric, let it dry a little, then iron. Maybe you iron too fast. I spray a lot of fabric, wrong side, take a break then come back and iron.

donnamcr

My quilting teacher recommends sizing.