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ccb2200 10-04-2010 06:53 AM

I haven't used spray starch but I want to try it. The recipe I found is 1 tbsp. corn starch to 2 c. water.

quilt3311 10-04-2010 07:00 AM

I use the same 2 T corn starch to 2 cups water then add a couple drops of lilac oil of essence and about 2 T of vodka to keep it from going bad. I keep getting teased that my friends could drink my spray starch and get high. grin I also keep it in the refrigerator between sewing sessions. Be sure to shake it well when you go to use it again. The corn starch settles to the bottom when left stand.

ruthieg 10-04-2010 12:10 PM

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penski 10-04-2010 03:24 PM

i use Spray on starch that comes in a spray can both i have seen many buy and mix there own it is what ever is easier for you

Margie 10-04-2010 03:25 PM

I think when you starch your fabric really well it makes it easier and more accurate for cutting.

featherweight 10-04-2010 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by Margie
I think when you starch your fabric really well it makes it easier and more accurate for cutting.

I agree with you!!

Annz 10-04-2010 04:01 PM

spray starch.

MOMBASIL53 10-04-2010 04:09 PM

MARY ELLENS BEST PRESS.....WONDERFUL.......COMPLETELY CHANGED THE LOOK OF MY BLOCKS...SO CRISP......BEST THING I HAVE EVER USED...I DO ALL MY IRONING WITH IT TOO.

Craftygirl 10-04-2010 04:22 PM

All these names don't exist over here in Oz. We have one called Preen. I think I'll try making my own.

np3 10-04-2010 04:40 PM


Originally Posted by Quiltforme
I use spray on starch I use Mary Ellen's best press it is supposed to make ironing easier, smell wonderful, no flaking , non clogging, acid-free, leaves no residue, relaxes stubborn wrinkels, doesn't attract bugs (my favorite) makes fabric look new. (this is how it was sold to me. My has a lavendar scent.

Me too except I like Caribbean Beach. It can be ordered online in gallon refill bottles.


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