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Clarice29 11-23-2011 08:53 AM

I don't know what that is--can you tell me? Clarice

Landers 11-23-2011 09:54 AM

I just use spray sizing (not spray starch).

quilter56 11-23-2011 09:55 AM


Originally Posted by lfstamper (Post 4707438)
Mostly LQS carry Best Press. I love the Vodka mix without the lavendar. Then you could drink or starch depending on the need...lol

I love this!! Drink or starch!!! I'm a gin drinker I wonder if it would work too.

katkat1946 11-23-2011 12:20 PM

I'm feeling a bit dense - does this vodka & water mix actually get the same results as starch? It stabilizes fabrics, even 'stiffens' it a bit? thanks.

JUNEC 11-23-2011 12:30 PM

Thank you for the tip - I will add Best Press to my shopping list

quiltinglady-1 11-23-2011 06:36 PM


Originally Posted by pippi65 (Post 4707251)
No wonder my quarter inch seam is never accurate!! I have to have a little nip of the vodka as I iron. Helps it go by faster!! Just couldn't resist!!

No too many nips Pippi if using your rotary cutter! :)

Gramily 11-23-2011 07:05 PM

I use the Niagra too. I emptied it into a bigger spray bottle and and water to it. I is great stuff. I buy several bottles when it's on sale.

chuckbere15 11-23-2011 08:55 PM

I have used Best Press, Vodka and water, and liquid startch. The liquid startch is great if washing 2 -3 yards as you put this in the rinse cycle. Then I would almost dry it and finish drying with a hot iron. When I'm done, it feels almost new. The vodka mixture worked almost as good as Best Press, I had to use more of it. But with the cost being under $1 for the same amount of best press. I did find that the vodka did not leave a heavy stiffness. Best Press works wonderfully, but the cost does not out weigh the benefits. I believe $50 a gallon is absolutely absurd, that's five yards of fabric.

danece 11-23-2011 11:40 PM

I really do like using Best Press, it is my favorite, but I have used the Niagra Spray in the spray bottle, its pretty good, have yet to try the vodka mixture, but since its the holiday season I'm sure one of my husbands relatives will bring cheap vodka to the party and not remember to take it home, so I guess now is the time to try it, will let you know how or if I like it

JanTx 11-24-2011 12:05 AM

I have the Niagra non-aerosol, but have trouble with it flaking. Love Best Press - but ... as everyone has said - $$$. I'll dilute both of them next time.


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