stratsmom
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject: Need help from a crocheter! |
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Sure hope someone can help me. My cousin made me the most beautiful blue and white doily with a ruffle. it is huge, probably 42 inches in diameter! Since it was sent through the mail she didn't starch it. How do I do that? She said something about pinning it and spray starch and.... Please help!
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Deanna
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toni
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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Spray starch will work if you have a large enough area to lay it flat to spray and leave it to dry.
I crocheted my Mom a large round tablecloth many years ago but instead of starching I took it to the cleaners for them to press for me. That evened out the stitches and took care of the wrinkles.
It never was starched.
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stratsmom
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:19 am Post subject: |
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That sounds like the way to go!! I didn't even think of the cleaners!! Thanks Toni! That was a lot easier than I thought it would be 
Deanna
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Wrennie
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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Why do you want it starched? Are you going for a stiff effect? Like snowflakes you see at Christmas?
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stratsmom
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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Well, good question...She mentioned it so I thought I had too. It does have a pretty ruffle on it, maybe that's what she was referring to, so it would stand up tall. I don't want that board stiff feeling
Deanna
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Deanna there is a spray product from Faultless called Sizing Fabric Finish. It is a pre-iron spray that gives a nice crisp look to fabric without the stiffness of starch. I used it all the time when I ironed my husbands shirts and fabrics for quilting.
You could use that just on the ruffle to make it stand up.
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stratsmom
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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I'll look for it the next time in WalMart. I really like the idea of taking it to the dry cleaners  I might see how it turns out and if the ruffle needs a little attention I'll finish it off with the sizing spray. It is such a pretty thing. I admire you all that have talent Her whole family is gifted! They Knit, embroider, quilt, crochet, sew. You name it! If it requires a needle they can do it!
Deanna
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