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    Old 11-23-2011, 08:53 AM
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    I don't know what that is--can you tell me? Clarice
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    Old 11-23-2011, 09:54 AM
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    I just use spray sizing (not spray starch).
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    Old 11-23-2011, 09:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by lfstamper
    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.
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    Old 11-23-2011, 12:20 PM
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    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.
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    Old 11-23-2011, 12:30 PM
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    Thank you for the tip - I will add Best Press to my shopping list
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    Old 11-23-2011, 06:36 PM
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    Originally Posted by pippi65
    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!
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    Old 11-23-2011, 07:05 PM
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    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.
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    Old 11-23-2011, 08:55 PM
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    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.
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    Old 11-23-2011, 11:40 PM
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    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
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    Old 11-24-2011, 12:05 AM
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    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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