What kind of starch/sizing do you like to use?
#41
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Are any of these liquid starches available in Canada? In the last couple of months, I bet I've checked at least 10 grocery stores including Walmart and the only starch that I've found is Easy On Spray starch in a blue can at $2.49 in a grocery store right near the army base. I guess they have to starch and press their dress uniforms. I can buy Best Press at $9.99 for a small bottle. We have a Mennonite grocery store about 30 miles away and when I asked there she asked me if I wanted to iron my husband's go to the meeting shirt or bake cookies? They usually have starch but were out. I guess I'll keep trying.
#43
Originally Posted by Crickett Sweet
Where do you get this?
#44
I would hesitate on using cornstarch as it could attrack bugs and things that could eat into your fabric.
I wash all my fabric, then store it until ready for use. I then will use starch only if the fabric does not have body to it. Niagra is good. Mary Ellen's is good but pricey.
I wash all my fabric, then store it until ready for use. I then will use starch only if the fabric does not have body to it. Niagra is good. Mary Ellen's is good but pricey.
#45
Originally Posted by sewingladydi
You can make your own starch with cornstarch from the grocery store. Yep, the same stuff you use in the kitchen to thicken sauces or gravy. Just mix up and put in a spray bottle. The only downside is you have to store in frig (because you aren't putting any preservatives in it)and if I don't use up, I mix a new batch weekly.
But it is dirt cheap!!
But it is dirt cheap!!
#47
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I make my own pressing spray that compares to MaryEllen's pressing spray..
2 cups of distilled water
2 oz VODKA
1 or 2 TBSP liquid starch
a few drops of essential oils (I like lavandar)
Mix in a spray bottle and enjoy the fragrance while pressing.
2 cups of distilled water
2 oz VODKA
1 or 2 TBSP liquid starch
a few drops of essential oils (I like lavandar)
Mix in a spray bottle and enjoy the fragrance while pressing.
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Originally Posted by Shelbie
Are any of these liquid starches available in Canada? In the last couple of months, I bet I've checked at least 10 grocery stores including Walmart and the only starch that I've found is Easy On Spray starch in a blue can at $2.49 in a grocery store right near the army base. I guess they have to starch and press their dress uniforms. I can buy Best Press at $9.99 for a small bottle. We have a Mennonite grocery store about 30 miles away and when I asked there she asked me if I wanted to iron my husband's go to the meeting shirt or bake cookies? They usually have starch but were out. I guess I'll keep trying.
As I mentioned before, I buy Sta-Flo liquid laundry starch in a blue quart jug. I just went upstairs and pulled my jug to look at the contents: water, corn starch, borax, processing aids, preservative, ironing aid, perfume. So, even the commercial liquid starch is primarily corn starch!
As others have mentioned, there are other forms of starch too. One website even gave directions on how to make potato starch. You start by peeling the potato!
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