Using starch
#12
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I agree. I've only used homespuns once, but you definitely need to starch those a lot and use a 3/8 or 1/2" seam allowance. They ravel like crazy!
#13
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Last summer HSN had Terial Magic spray on clearance, $4 for a large refill bottle. I forget that HSN has an extensive craft/sewing dept and many items go on clearance after so long on the air. I was able to get four bottles at the clearance price thanks to someone posting it on Facebook. Also there was an industry site that sold it by the gallon, cheap enough to buy and split with others. Many posted they were doing that.
#15
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I've always used Best Press in a mister sprayer. Must admit to being curious about the comment of Quilters Moonshine and had to google it. Wow! Never heard of this before, but I'm willing to try it as soon as I can get some Vodka!
#16
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Join Date: May 2013
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Thank you all so much for all of the tips. I made some of the homemade “press” and did use it but I feel like it needs more starch added hence my question. I’ve never used the homemade stuff before and have only used homespun once so I did know of some of it’s properties. I haven’t had a chance to do anything yet except cut some large strips because I fell off the hay Saturday and had a head injury with a laceration so my morning was spent in the ER with no memory of the entire morning. Since I can’t do any horseback riding for a while, I will spend some time getting some longarming (I think I have 5 tops that need quilted) and some blocks done this week.
Again, thanks to everyone, and I will make my “press” starchier.
Again, thanks to everyone, and I will make my “press” starchier.
#19
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Regarding the Quilter's Moonshine recipe:
The recipe that has liquid starch in it is a starch product.
The recipe that has vodka in it is NOT a starch product. It is nothing more than a lovely scented laundry spray. It helps release wrinkles but it does not starch your fabric.
The process of fermenting and distilling removes starch from vodka. When yeast is added to the raw ingredients, it eats the starch and converts it to alcohol. After fermentation, the distillation process removes impurities. The remaining product does not contain any starch.
The recipe that has liquid starch in it is a starch product.
The recipe that has vodka in it is NOT a starch product. It is nothing more than a lovely scented laundry spray. It helps release wrinkles but it does not starch your fabric.
The process of fermenting and distilling removes starch from vodka. When yeast is added to the raw ingredients, it eats the starch and converts it to alcohol. After fermentation, the distillation process removes impurities. The remaining product does not contain any starch.