Originally Posted by
Manalto
I take the warning seriously about starch making fabric attractive to insects. I've had some good clothing ruined by moths. Is there anything you can add to the starch when you treat to repel them? Do people still use mothballs for storage?
Don't use mothballs. It smells horrible and the smell will stick to your fabric/clothing forever.
BTDT. Some add a few drops of lavender oil but I've never tried. Cornstarch is cheap
so I usually make a new batch for each project.