In order for the dress to maintain its beautiful appearance for as long as possible, not get dirty or crumple, it must be starched. This procedure is usually subjected to things from linen and cotton, petticoats, lace fabrics. Let's try to figure out how to starch the dress at home.
The meaning of the procedure
Things starch so that they become denser, tougher, longer retain their shape and presentable appearance. The secret of the procedure is that the starch mixture forms a thin waterproof film on the fabric that is resistant to dirt and external influences. You can starch both the entire dress and its individual elements: a collar, cuffs or a skirt. The starch film is removed during washing, removing at the same time all the stains. For the procedure, a corn, potato and rice product is used.
Facilities
Those who do not know how to starch a dress are advised to purchase a special spray or liquid at any hardware store. Spray starch usually collars and cuffs of the product. For the procedure you will need an iron. Moisturize the desired areas with a spray and iron them.
Starch fluid is used for bulk items: petticoats of wedding dresses, tulle, tablecloths. Their use is simple: add the liquid along with the powder to the washing machine. As a result, you get a crisp dress of a beautiful shape.
Many women use ordinary food starch for these purposes. Others prefer gelatin, sugar water, PVA glue. But most often at home they use potato starch. In principle, there are no special differences in what and how to starch the dress: spray, liquid or solution, manually or by machine. The main thing is that the result suits you.
How to make a starch solution
To prepare the solution you will need:
- starch (any kind);
- deep dishes, preferably enameled, since the solution must be kept on fire;
- means for mixing.
Pour the starch into the dishes, dilute with a small amount of cold water and mix until a viscous creamy mixture forms. Continuing to stir the solution, add hot water to it. Then beat the mixture so that all the lumps disappear. It is advisable to keep the cloudy solution a little on fire until the boil begins, but do not boil. At the exit, its consistency should resemble a very strongly diluted jelly.
How to starch a dress: a step-by-step guide
- Allow the solution to cool to 30-35 degrees. The dress cannot be lowered into the hot mixture - it will lose its shape and beauty.
- Immerse a clean dress without spots (otherwise they will become even more noticeable) immerse in a container with a solution so that it evenly absorbs the entire mixture. To do this, the thing needs to be straightened, and after some time, turn it over.
- Take out the dress and check for untreated parts. If not, squeeze it lightly and hang to dry.
- To prevent the product from sticking to the iron, drop a little turpentine into the mixture, to add a shine to the fabric, add a pinch of salt.
It is better to dry the dress on a hanger, carefully spreading all the folds and decorative elements, otherwise they will harden, and it will be difficult to return to their normal shape. Drying is possible only at room temperature, in natural conditions and without the use of improvised means.
How to iron
It is important not only to know how to starch the dress, but also how to iron it after the procedure. The main rule when ironing is to do this until the item is completely dry. It will be easier to work, and you can give any form to it. If you do not have time - sprinkle water on individual sections, and then immediately iron them. When ironing, use gauze. Starched items can be ironed only at medium temperature and preferably without steam.
If you are thinking about how to starch a baby dress - just follow the instructions described above. The rules apply to both children and adults. As a result of all actions, the dress will become like new, will keep its shape for a long time, keep clean and splendid.