Spray starch, depending on the brand, can be quite expensive, but if you’re a regular consumer you’ll be thrilled (or horrified) to learn how to make spray starch yourself cheaply and easily. Another think I’ve noticed when using Best Press: I don’t pre-wash because I like the wrinkly-pebbly texture quilts develop. All cotton can shrink a little bit, even pre-washed but some cotton (usually somewhat lesser quality) can sometimes shrink like crazy. If this is going to happen, Best Press “reveals” it for you – you will actually see shrinkage happen as soon as you spray. And if it does, my take is so what. It’s done the worst of it’s shrinking so I can go ahead with cutting and sewing to other fabrics without worrying about uneven shrinkage. I’ve never had a problem when a quilt is finished and washed & dried. The nearer you spray the starch to the shirt, the stiffer the material will become, however, starch in itself can cause stains, so you want to spray it at least 10 inches or so away from the fabric, at least until you get used to using it

Use the right level of starch product. You’ll see them as light, medium, or heavy. If you want significant starch, use the heavy product. The disadvantage of sizing is that it doesn’t give as much stiffness to your fabric (if that’s what you prefer). It might contain chemicals such as formaldehyde that would be undesirable to work with or to have in a quilt.When starch is sprayed on a shirt or other items, it makes the fabric stiffer and helps the fabric to hold its shape. This makes the shirt look nicer and more polished. Spray starch is a concentrated form of starch that comes in an aerosol can and is used to stiffen fabric. It is made from starches that are derived from plants, such as corn, wheat, or potatoes. When these starches are mixed with water and put under pressure, they create a fine mist that can be sprayed onto fabric. This mist will evaporate and leave behind a thin layer of starch on the fabric. This homemade DIY spray starch is a great help for ironing! It will leave your clothes crisp and wrinkle-free. And you can make it in a snap with just a couple of common ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Say goodbye to stubborn wrinkles and hello to perfectly pressed garments with this easy-to-make spray starch recipe! Ironing Spray In my experience the homemade version is the best spray starch for ironing! But make sure you spray thisright before you press the fabric, section by section. Leaving this DIY spray starch dry on your fabric without ironing it, might leave starch stains. Is spray starch necessary? I do not use rubbing alcohol because it contains isopropyl alcohol plus water, denaturants, and artificial fragrance. The denaturants and artificial fragrance are poisonous and should only be used in well-ventilated areas. For these reasons I don’t want to heat rubbing alcohol with an iron and inhale the fumes. Vodka is just high purity ethanol mixed with water it dries odorless so you clothes do not smell like anything.

Work your way around the shirt, starting with one side and then working your way to the other making sure the materials is pulled taught over the ironing boardStarch helps protect fabric by forming a barrier between the fabric and dirt, sweat, and other stains. When the fabric becomes stained, the dirt and other debris will adhere to the starch instead of the fabric. This makes it easier to wash away dirt and stains when you do laundry. I believe the theory behind cooking the spray starch is to help it keep longer, so rethink this particular raw recipe if that’s a concern to you, but during times when I haven’t sewn regularly (can you imagine?), I’ve kept this particular spray starch recipe perfectly fine in its spray bottle for several months with no spoilage.