Best Press
#23
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Texas currently
Posts: 1,222
I tried one of the scented Best Pressed, it had a very slight orange color, and when ironed, it looked like an iron burn. It did wash out; but since I prewash my fabrics, I don't want to wash again after it's finished.
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Grass Lake, MI and Bradenton, FL
Posts: 785
#25
I, too, had a "leaky" bottle (with no obvious leaks) that ruined the finish on my sewing table. I don't like any of their scents. Never had the spotting on fabric issue, but when it ruined my table, I said no more and haven't bought any since.
#26
Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 77
I have used the lavender several times and have not had a problem with staining. I will, however, be careful with where I stand the bottle! Thanks for the head's up! Also, I like the idea of making my own since the best press is expensive and I wait until JoAnns has a 50% or 60% coupon. Thanks for the recipe!
#27
Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 7
Best Press Hack
I make my own "Best Press", using 1 cup distilled water and one ounce of vodka. (1 shot) lol. There "recipe" actually calls for potato vodka but it is expensive and I have had good results with the cheap stuff. Although they look at you funny when you check it out,( just look at that old lady with the giant bottle of vodka.)
#28
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,299
Anyone who had furniture ruined by Best Press should contact the company. It's unacceptable that it eats finishes. Staining of fabric should also be reported. I've never heard of starch doing that. However, some bleeder fabrics will run when they come in contact with any liquid.
#29
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 165
Could someone please explain why just Vodka and water are supposed to add stiffness to fabric? I have an older recipe for Best Press that includes Stay Flo starch. I adjust the amount of it according to amount of crispness I want.
#30
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SW, MI
Posts: 827
I have a spray bottle, glug, glug, glug vodka until about 1/3 of the bottle and fill remainder of the bottle with water. Potato vodka is the key and I have found that to be the cheapest vodka. You will not find it to be crisp but it behaves the same as Best Press - tames the fabric, gets wrinkles out and makes your seams lay flat. I have used this for years and many members of my guild do too. I got this tip from Edyta Sitar at a workshop.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 08-29-2019 at 04:41 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
QuiltnNan
Links and Resources
11
08-19-2014 04:54 AM