Question about starching
10-03-2010, 02:23 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by SewSydney
That's the exact recipe I saw!!
I can't find those ingredients in Sydney - I'm now on a mission.....
I can't find those ingredients in Sydney - I'm now on a mission.....
10-03-2010, 04:33 AM
#12
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If you can't find Sta-flo to mix your own, you can make your own by using cornstarch & water. If you google homemade spray starch you'll see many recipes. Just remember when you do make your own, put in fridg after using and shake before using. :D
I purchased a HUGE container of cornstarch at Sam's Club for very little $$$ like maybe $3.
I purchased a HUGE container of cornstarch at Sam's Club for very little $$$ like maybe $3.
10-03-2010, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
I make my own
1 cup Sta-flo concentrated starch
1 cup water
1 cup of liquid febreze Lavender scent
Mix well..
1 cup Sta-flo concentrated starch
1 cup water
1 cup of liquid febreze Lavender scent
Mix well..
10-03-2010, 07:33 AM
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Welcome to the board. We all have our favorite starches. I like to use Best Press for clothing. For my quilt making I use Niagra heavy starch if I just want a light starch and Sta-Flo 1/2 & 1/2 with water for flannels and a heavier starch. You can also delete that down more for a lighter starch.
10-03-2010, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LindaM
Craftygirl,
I use the spray starch - have both the regular and double starch - depends how stiff I want the fabric to be which I use. But there have been a few recipes for making your own starch that you put into a spray bottle that I will try soon!
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Linda
I use the spray starch - have both the regular and double starch - depends how stiff I want the fabric to be which I use. But there have been a few recipes for making your own starch that you put into a spray bottle that I will try soon!
You can use the "Search" link on the menu at the top to look for previous discussions.
Linda
10-03-2010, 05:49 PM
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I get the concentrated gallon bottle of Sta-Flo starch, dilute it normally 50/50, put in a spray bottle and spray my fabrics. This way it costs about 1/10th the amount of the commercial starch, and if I want it stiffer, then I change the dilution amount. I spray on the right side of my fabric, let it "soak" a minimum of 2 hours, then air dry or put in the dryer for a few minutes, take out, mist with water, iron.
10-03-2010, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by pocoellie
The purpose of the starch is your cuts of fabric and the blocks will have a nicer "finish", your seams will also take a crease better and so will look better. In my opinion.
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