Holice

will you share the formulae with us

quiltinghere

I've used concentrated starch that I diluted and even started adding a tiny bit of softener after reading about it here.

I was surprised on a recent trip to Target that they had 'name brand' starch for 98 cents. I thought it was a good deal since another can cost me $2.29 at a local grocery store.

StitchinJoy

I make my own starch from Linit liquid starch. It can be mixed to be as thick or diluted as you like, so you can choose how stiff you want your pressed pieces to be.

shequilts

I use only Mary Ellen's Best Press for all the above reasons I love the no flake part, especially on solid or dark colors.
Karen

pocoellie

I use the Sta-Flo and dilute 50/50, I mix in a spray bottle, spray the fabrics I'm going to use, then let it sit for at least 2 hours, then toss in the dryer for a few minutes or let it air dry.

sewbeit58

I make this recipe for starch and really like it.
2 parts linen water
1 part distilled water
1 part liquid starch

It lasts forever.

quilter41

I don't use starch except for applique. If pressing and a crease won't come out I use vinegar & water. Liked Best Press but it is pricey.

Twilliebee

I make my own with cornstarch. I like this recipe: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000575.tip.html but there are dozens of variations available on line.

foxxigrani

If you would like to starch the old way, mix some up in a wash basin, usually 50/50 or stiffer if you would like, put your fabric in there, soak, and then dry, this is the way we used to do it. Then you use a water mister, iron as usual. But now days, I use a spray bottle Sta-Flo starch,and spray it that way. Be sure and let it rest a little before ironing, you won't have the flakes, or if I am in a hurry I usually run my hand over sprayed area, this too keeps it from flaking.

Good luck.

Rita

hoppyfrog

I may be the only one that doesn't like Mary Ellens. I like a firm starched fabric and I find it only gives a light finish. If you like it watch for 40-50% off coupons from JoAnn's. It's only available on line from them. It was also a free shipping special for over $35.
If anyone has a better way to use it other than spray as ironing please let me know since I have a gallon sitting on the shelf. Thanks.