Dylon 2-in-1 Starch Spray with Easy Iron, Ironing Aid That Restores Look of Fabric and Helps Remove Creases - 300 ml (Pack of 6)

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You may still see the stain when you wear the shirt, but it will come out more effortless in the wash. But having said this, I’ve never tried the potato vodka/distilled water idea. Think I’ll test it out.

I sew a lot of jersey knit fabric, and it’s much easier to sew a skirt from an upcycled T-shirt when the T-shirt fabric doesn’t curl up all fiddly-like. Homemade spray starch can go bad if it is left sitting for an extended period of time, so make sure to use it within a few days or a week or make smaller batches as needed. Any discoloration or strange smell may indicate that it has gone bad and should be discarded. Gently move the iron over the areas wet with the spray starch. Don’t hold the iron on one particular spot for too long, because you might scorch the fabric there. Read on for how to make spray starch and options for customizing it to fit your exact sewing needs:Another alternative is using white vinegar mixed with water in a spray bottle, which can help remove wrinkles and add a bit of stiffness to the fabric. Just be sure to test on a small, inconspicuous area first in case it reacts badly with your fabric. The differences come in the type of starch used and any additives for fragrance or as a preservative. Commercial spray starch usually comes from grains like corn, wheat, or rice. There are also starch products made from potatoes. I love making my own spray starch! It’s not only cheaper but healthier too since it misses all those added chemicals in the store bought versions. It doesn’t last as long though, so make sure you make small batches at a time, your DIY spray starch might o bad if you don’t use it too often. The advantage of using spray starch (whether homemade or commercial) is that it adds stiffness to your fabric. This can be really helpful when you prepare your fabric for cutting and piecing. It will make your cuts more accurate and it will be easier to sew and match seams. When you press your seams either open or to the side, you’ll find that your seams press easier and become flatter. It’s also relatively inexpensive, especially if you make your own. The heated version is the best in my experience. It stays suspended so no need for shaking and gives the perfect stiffness to my fabrics and clothes.

Add a few drops of essential oil to scent it. However, be sure to test your homemade spray starch on a rag or kitchen towel before using it on an expensive piece of clothing. The essential oil could darken with heat. (Use a dark spray bottle if using essential oils.) While starch can give your clothes a crisp, professional look, there are some disadvantages to using spray starch. Most of the times, not really! But let me tell you, it makes ironing so much easier! It keeps your fabric from moving around and helps to create crisp folds and seams. Plus it gives a professional look to your finished garment or project. What can you use as a substitute for spray starch?Butane, propane and isobutene are gases often used as fuel that can ignite and can also be explosive. Now I don’t know about you, but when ironing I am using an appliance called an IRON that heats up and plugs in. Maybe it’s not the best idea to haveflammable, explosive fuels nearby.

The DIY starch for darks solution? Vodka! I love cleaning windows, disinfecting bathrooms, freshening rooms, and cleaning floorswith vodka. Turns out it makes a great fabric crisper too. It’s popular in quilting circles. Usersclaim it is the starch from the potatoes (vodka is made from potatoes) that stiffens the fabric. 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 I avoid ironing at all costs, but when I want to look nicely put together or when I’m sewing I haul out the ironing board and the liquid spray starch. The spray starch is an extra step, but it gives laundry an extra crispness, makes ironing go much faster, and maintains that “freshly ironed” look longer. Yes, boiling water can be used as a substitute for distilled water in this recipe. Boiling the tap water will help remove any impurities and make it safer to use on your fabric. However, if you are using the vodka formula, make sure to let the boiled water cool down before adding it to the mixture.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 board