SPRAY Starch - Fabric - HELP
#53
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Originally Posted by Clueless Quilter
I agree the ratio is way off.
I love 'Mary Ellen's Best Press' (fragrant free) but because of the cost usually mix my own starch using 'Stay-Flo' with a 1 to 1 ratio with water.
I have tried the Niagra starch in the pump bottle and like it much better than the aerosol. However, as I can only find it in the linen scent I can't use it. It has a lovely Linen scent but I am allergic to things with fragrances.
I love 'Mary Ellen's Best Press' (fragrant free) but because of the cost usually mix my own starch using 'Stay-Flo' with a 1 to 1 ratio with water.
I have tried the Niagra starch in the pump bottle and like it much better than the aerosol. However, as I can only find it in the linen scent I can't use it. It has a lovely Linen scent but I am allergic to things with fragrances.
#56
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Originally Posted by gale
I know this sounds weird but has anyone ever used a blow dryer to dry the starch before ironing? Sometimes I starch seams during construction and don't want to wait for the starch to dry.
#57
I took a class from Harriet Hargrave and she said flaking is a sign that your iron is too hot. I solved the problem by switching to Mary Ellen's Best Press. It's more expensive than starch, but it smells nice, works great and doesn't flake.
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Originally Posted by Ardelle Coult
Does sizer not attract bugs like starch?
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