Sometimes you will want to add some stiffness to your finished knitting or crochet project, especially for things like handbags, rugs or wall art. Here’s a look at some of the starching mediums out there, from “old school” solutions to easier-to-use products you can spray from a bottle. Classic Starching.

If you wish to return this item to Robert Dyas, you can only do so by the following method: 1. Visit Your Local Robert Dyas StoreHelps fabrics such as shirts and table linens look pristine, whilst taking the hard work of ironing away. Simply spray onto fabric & iron. Effective on all washable (Not dry-clean only) fabrics including shirts, trousers, denim, curtains, bed & table linen.

Lightly spray your piece and then press it using a warm iron, on the wrong side, covered with another material in-between your item and your iron. Lightly spray your piece and then pin it in place and allow it to dry. If you choose to pin your pieces, make sure you use rust proof pins so you do not get any staining on your finished work. With natural starch, it restores a crisp, fresh look & improves resistance to dirt & wear for a perfect finish that lasts.Its silicone content helps your iron glide over tough creases for a smooth, wrinkle-free finish in minimal time. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan Sets Using liquid starch allows you to control the stiffness of your knitting piece very easily. You can use the starch straight from the bottle or dilute it with water so it’s not quite as stiff. The process is identical to the directions above for classic starching. Stiff Stuff.

Once your item is completely dry, you can iron it with a steam iron on a medium setting. Spray Starch. An easier way to stiffen your knitting items is to use spray starch. Spray starch is easy to find in the laundry detergent area of any of your local grocery or drug stores. To use spray starch, you will want to use one of two methods.

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As soon as your starch mixture is cool enough to safely be handled, dip in your knitting work and squeeze the starch into it thoroughly. Your goal is to soak your project with the starch but not to have it in the holes or any openwork in your project. At this point, you will want to allow your project to dry in the position you want it to be in when the starching process is completed. Spray starch is perfect for household items and holds up under normal wear. However, it is not permanent and if you wash your item, then you will need to starch it again. Liquid Starch.