Your choice in Starch???
#12
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.
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.
#14
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I use Mary Ellen's Best Press and only that. I use it because it's a starch alternative and will not attract bugs. Plus since it's not a starch it doesn't have the flaking problems starch has.
Karen
#18
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.
#19
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
Good luck.
Rita
#20
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.
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.
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