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    Old 08-04-2010, 07:47 AM
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    Well .....one noteable difference is bugs, specifcally silverfish, will eat starch and damage the fabric that has been treated with it.
    Bugs do not eat sizing!
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    Old 08-04-2010, 07:58 AM
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    I prefer sizing. It removes wrinkles and creases much better than starch or water.
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    Old 08-04-2010, 08:43 AM
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    I also prefer the Magic Sizing it smells better and as others have stated do several applications if you want the fabric stiffer.
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    Old 08-04-2010, 10:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by Numa
    As an FYI, use Magic Sizing to remove hoop burn from embroidered items.
    What is "hoop burn"?
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    Old 08-04-2010, 01:39 PM
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    When you embroider, sometimes there is a mark left where the hoop was. That's hoop burn. Spraying the "burn" area with Magic Sizing will remove it.
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    Old 08-04-2010, 02:08 PM
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    Thanks everyone, for the tips. I've never heard of Best Press but may check that out next time those Hancock's coupons come out. In the meantime, think I'll buy a can of Magic sizing and check it out. Thanks again ;)
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