Originally Posted by bearisgray
When I was a kid, Mom made starch -
I think it was Argo - blue and white box - put some in the "bread bowl" - added some cold water to dissolve it - then added hot water - it changed from cloudy to "not cloudy" - and then stirred in a little rectangle of some blue stuff (Satina, I think)
Then she'd dip the whole garment to be starched in the solution and then wring it out by hand. The stuff to be stiffest was done first, and then what needed only a little body was done last.
I do not miss all that ironing!
Oh my goodness!!!! You must be very near MY age!! What memories you brought back talking about your Mom making her own starch..and the Satina!! wow, I remember watching it dissolve!! I was in charge of household linen pressing, plus my own clothes, from the time I was 8 or so. I loved sprinkling clothes, rolling them tight, putting them in a bag and into the fridge! I am smiling while I type and have flashbacks! Maybe I am "sick", but I love to iron, still.