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    Old 02-21-2011, 07:51 AM
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    I just bought it too! I am liking it. I hate prewashing but have to for the Embroidery machine. This stuff brings the fabric back to that slick prewashed flatness. I am really liking it, no residue, no white haze. just flat, slick fabric.
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    Old 02-21-2011, 08:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by girlsfour
    Like the word "boardify"!!!! Could I use that in Scrabble?
    i wouldn't recommend it. :lol:
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    Old 02-21-2011, 09:47 AM
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    I love Best Press....I use it alot when sewing, and even though it doesn't act as a starch, it does give a nice, soft crispness to the fabric...It works great on dark clothing, like black slacks...absolutely no residue whatsoever, which is the main reason I purchased it....

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    Old 02-21-2011, 04:15 PM
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    Best Press is a starch alternative. It doesn't get stiff, it is supposed to give it "body". It does a great job of removing wrinkles and especially the crease where the fabric is folded on the bolt. And if you need a crease it is great for putting it in.
    Originally Posted by heartbuilt
    This past weekend I bought Best Press at Hancock Fabrics as it was on "special" for $5.99. I had never used it before so I thought I'd give it a try. I must be doing something wrong because it didn't give any stiffness to the pieces I pressed with the iron. Or do you think that maybe I got a "dud" bottle?
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    Old 02-21-2011, 06:38 PM
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    Originally Posted by heartbuilt
    This past weekend I bought Best Press at Hancock Fabrics as it was on "special" for $5.99. I had never used it before so I thought I'd give it a try. I must be doing something wrong because it didn't give any stiffness to the pieces I pressed with the iron. Or do you think that maybe I got a "dud" bottle?
    I love it. I always use it when I iron my seams open on my quilting pieces. It does add just a bit of firmness to the fabric. I always use it now.
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    Old 02-21-2011, 06:42 PM
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    I love this stuff! I just bought some and am so glad I have it. My other starch that I got from W/M doesn't even compare to this.. LOVE IT!
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    Old 02-21-2011, 07:29 PM
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    I use Best Press and love it because it isn't as stiff as starch. The scent is very light and doesn't trigger my allergies. It doesn't turn color or scorch. If needed can be put on thickly.

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    Old 02-21-2011, 07:35 PM
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    I love Best Press too. I buy it in the gallon jugs. Much better than starch imo.
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