Diluted with water, starch provides shape to clothing or tablecloths. The proportion of water to starch determines the stiffness of the material.
Things You Will Need
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Dilute liquid starch with water following the recommendations on the bottle or the recommended strength for your project.
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Mix well, and pour into a spray bottle for easy application.
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Spray uniforms or fabrics while they are slightly damp.
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Iron with a warm iron set on steam.
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Rinse fabric in a solution of liquid starch and water to saturate the material.
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Wring excess water out of the fabric by hand, and lay the fabric on a flat surface to dry.
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Iron smooth with a steam iron once the fabric is nearly dry.
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Hang or lay flat to prevent wrinkles.
The Drip Cap
- Liquid starch is quick and easy to use, and creates a nice crisp piece of fabric for crafts and sewing, or crisp clean lines in clothing.
- Diluted with water, starch provides shape to clothing or tablecloths.
- Spray uniforms or fabrics while they are slightly damp.