Originally Posted by costumegirl
I was wondering if any of you had a preferred brand of starch?
I like to use the non aerosol type to help with ironing to get out some of the wrinkles out after I have washed new fabric. I also use it when I am working with pattern pieces that have bias edges to keep them from stretching and also for some of the applique pieces so that they hold their shape while handling.
I have tried to find starch powder so that I can mix my own but after asking at a lot of different stores, I just can't find it. I do have a bottle of Mary Ellen's Best Press that I got from my LQS and it is one of the nicest I have used but since I use so much, the price is a little too high for me for the volume that I would need - I go through a lot. Right now I am trying Niagara and it seems to be ok.
What do you use?
I make my own starch using Linit liquid starch. You just add water to it, so you can make it as starchy as you like.
I also love Best Press but I hate the expense of it. I add 10 drops of essential oil to my starch and water, and have a lovely scent as well. I buy the essential oils at the health food store. My favorites are tangerine, frankincense, and of course the standard lavender.