Save $ and environment: Make your own spray starch. Helpful for sewing, laundry and ironing.

[@debcobb9739]

I was a little girl in the early 60's and I had 4 older sisters who wore petticoats or crinolines under their full skirts. They would boil a large pot of water and add starch to dip their petticoats in and then hang them on the line to dry. They were so stiff their dresses would flip up when they sat down. Mama had to monitor how much starch they used to keep them from being so stiff. I just loved using them as a veil and wedding gown in my playtime make believe. We starched most of our clothing and had to sprinkle them with water before ironing. We filled a drink bottle with water and put a sprinkle cap in the top. I hadn't seen one of those in 60 years until recently. We ironed all day on Saturday and since I was the youngest girl I ended up doing all the ironing by myself years later when they all left home. I'm watching you from a small town in middle Georgia.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thank you for such a great story. My mom and dad were square dancers and that was my exposure to crinolines. It’s wasn’t until I start making costumes for our community theatre that I started with crinolines again. I’m so glad you found the channel. 💜

[@maryviti6799]

Thank you, thank you! Your story brought back VERY FOND MEMORIES🍀

[@nonyabizness.original]

i wanted to paste this reply i made to a comnent below, as its own stand alone comment so everyone sees it. whenever you're making a water based diy liquid, ALWAYS boil your water first, at a hard boil for at least 2 minutes. boil more than you need and then measure it after boiling for your recipe, since evaporation occurs. the boiling sterilizes the water- kills off the cooties that grew in your bottle and made the stink. also, use very clean containers and utensils- i would avoid the wooden spoon used here, go with metal. i learned this making my own baby wipes, which are amazing- except the time i didn't follow the steps above and mold grew in the container. lesson learned, and now shared 😳.

[@The_Beach_Lady]

My grandma used to make spray starch and she put it in an old coke bottle (the old glass kind with a metal cap top) & she would use a nail to put a lot of little holes in the cap to shake it out of.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

That’s brilliant. My grandmothers were great at innovative and cost effective ways of the world. So many of my sewing hacks come from my grandmother and mother! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you check out some of the other videos!😊

[@maryhogan5286]

What a great idea.

[@kathryncooper4001]

I use starch only rarely, but it surely is annoying when I use it all up and cannot find a replacement. For environmental reasons, I jumped at the chance to buy starch in a pump spray bottle when it was introduced a few years back, rather than cans with propellant. When I run out next time, I'll use your recipe and refill my Niagara bottle. I'm from Athens, Georgia USA, and I NEVER buy anything if I know I can make it at home; the result is that I live quite comfortably on half my income. Thanks for another very useful video.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

So glad I can help. I am trying to get our household into a zero waste situation. We are down to 1 garbage bag, 1 recycling bin and a large compost bin a week, for a family of five and two dogs. I prefer to make things as well. We have decreased our waste by half, and then half again in the last 5 years. Thanks for watching!

[@kathryncooper4001]

@@yoursewingteacher1729 You go, Girlie! It excites me to hear of young people who are trying to guard Mother Earth. Keep up the good work. I've been doing this for years (I'm 71, and my daughter thinks of me as an escapee from a hippie commune -- have found that true Zero Waste is almost impossible, especially if you have a family. But every effort makes a difference, and I'm proud of you.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

@@kathryncooper4001 thank you for your kind words. We do our best. My daughter is getting ready to set her own home up in the fall and we have been readying her to be zero waste as well. Every bit helps. Mindfulness makes a difference.

[@cherylmurray9868]

I make starch from distilled water and very cheap vodka...easy and cheap as well!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for stopping by to watch Cheryl. Much appreciated!

[@explorermike19]

Yup. I saw that boil over happen even before she started. It happened to me too. Heat the starch water slowly and keep your eye on it at all times. Heat it in a pot much bigger than the volume of the starch water.

[@christinetangeman624]

My mother used rice water in the same way. That you for the information. Regards Christine 🙋‍♀️🇦🇺👍🏻🤔😃🤩

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

I didn’t know that about rice water. Thank you Christine. Thanks for stopping by again!😊

[@emmathompson3680]

Will arrowroot work? I'm allergic to corn.

[@cynicismccp5857]

Hi Amy thank you so much. I am Chinese and when I was a little girl, I saw the neighbour put silk fabric in the basin, there are rice water in basin already. After the silk soaked, she hanged it on the long bamboo to dry. Now I saw the product on Amazon, it is too expensive to buy. Your video is very helpful.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@QuiltingPJ]

Hello from California, this is a great economical and with no chemicals. Thank you

[@juliebute905]

I purchase Sta-flo concentrated at Walmart and dilute it with water in a spray bottle. Nice to know how to make it by scratch.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Hi Julie. Thanks for stopping by the channel and watching.

[@rld1278]

Yeah, I like the faultless concentrate, it was either meijers or Kroger's where I found it.

[@brownsugar6231]

Thank you all the way from the very little Caribbean Island called St Vincent and the Grenadines. 😊

[@margaretmoar9459]

Just had the same problem. Thanks from Manitoba , Canada.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Glad I could help!

[@greatlakezgirl649]

Thank you from West Michigan. I have been able to find spray starch at the Dollar Tree which is great. But, I wanted to try making my own because, sometimes the starch come out in drops. I would add a funnel and a strainer to the supply list. Once again thank you.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for watching. So glad you found it helpful

[@christopherboxford9556]

Thank You so much for the idea of heating it so it wont need to be shook or hopefully will allow it to not clog the sprayer. Thank You, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma!!

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Thanks, Amy. Pretty easy to make, especially when we don't use much these days. Thanks for sharing this. From Cheryl in AZ

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

If you don’t use it often, it will spoil after a few weeks. I put mine in a sealer and it lasts a bit longer.

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

@@yoursewingteacher1729 Do you mean like a Ziploc freezer bag and seal it? Or a machine that removes the air? Couldn't we just make half a "recipe" and use it up?

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

@@rochestermanagementservice6082 yes. Absolutely. Make a smaller batch. I use a mason jar to keep it airtight

[@sharonjohnson7458]

watching from Gilbert, AZ. I will try this recipe for spray starch.

[@elsaperez2728]

Hafa Adai from Guam! I volunteer at food pantry and one thing our patrons are always in need of are bags to put their items in. I would like to see a tutorial on sewing a grocery bag using recycled materials such as old clothing. And If you can make the tutorial simple and basic that would be great! Thanks so much. I just came across your channel by accident and I’m glad I did. It’s very helpful and informative. I have since subscribed and hit the notification button! Take care and God Bless!

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Hi Elsa. That’s a great video to do. I can do a simple grocery tote from jeans or pants. Tshirts work well too, but you get more life out of denim. I’ll put that on my list as a bonus video. Glad you found the channel. Thanks for watching. Do you have access to a sewing machine or do you need it hand sewn?

[@elsaperez2728]

I do have a sewing machine but I’m not really good at using it. If I can sew by hand I can do that too.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

@@elsaperez2728 try some of my beginner videos. Get to know the machine, making a bobbin, the professional looking pouch is unlined and beginner. I will make you an easy grocery tote from clothing video in the next few weeks. 😊

[@elsaperez2728]

Your Sewing Teacher that’s great! Thanks!

[@jenniferjmcmullan414]

I am a Grandma livinh in Blenheim New Zealand. Thanks for informative video.x

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Hi NZ. Nice to have you here. I hope you enjoy the videos!😁

[@valeriebishop561]

This is the best!! I have learned there are several different kinds in the spray can too. There's a finishing spray that is sold here near Spartanburg SC. It's not really like starch. I'll use your method and try my own. There's a great liquid starch online too named Linit. I got mine on Amazon in a quart sized jug. Needed it for a pineapple quilt using Anita Solomon Grossman's method! I really like Linit.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks so much for watching. This is great info. Hope to see you back at the channel soon!

[@lgene7232]

Ontario here, thanks for the share

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Close to home. That’s great to see. Thanks for watching!💜

[@carolynrosenau1074]

Thanks for sharing. Albany Oregon

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for stopping by the channel. I’ve never been to Oregon, I plan on travelling after Covid. What is Oregon most known for?

[@carolynrosenau1074]

@@yoursewingteacher1729 Grass seed, berries, onions. Beautiful county side, mountains and ocean. Well I love Oregon so most everything is beautiful. Come and enjoy.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

@@carolynrosenau1074 thank you. I need to travel a lot when COVID is over. Sounds beautiful.

[@ayaanali7162]

Nice information😊😊

[@ireneschlingmann5542]

thank you for showing me how to do the sspray starch looked high and low everywhere in every store for it they must discontinue it now i cant live with out it lol..... thank you again Irene from Canada

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks Irene. So glad it was helpful

[@lindasue616]

Hi, viewing from Maine. Love the tips.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

So glad you enjoyed the video. Feel free to check out the other tip videos!!😁

[@dominosmomma6400]

Coming from Puerto Rico. Thanks for your video! We have 2 Airbnbs and I use a lot of spray starch on linens.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Hi Kim. Thanks for watching. Hope you find some of the other videos helpful as well!

[@charlenegriffis5900]

Thank you so much Amy! You always find something I need to know about. Love saving money too, so thank you for sharing 👍😊💯❤️

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Hi Charlene. Thanks for stopping by the channel again. I'll keep trying to think of things you need to know!! lol!

[@claudiawinterfeldt6346]

Hello from France! I'm looking for a home made starch receipe and I like what you propose. It's somehow funny that you in US propose to use corn starch, the chinese people rather use rice water and here in Europe they would rather use potato starch :-) Thank's for the video, I enjoyed it!

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for watching Claudia. I think we use whichever starch is the most prominently grown/used. Hope you find some of the other videos useful. 😊

[@elenwennell7702]

Hi. I am in Moab, UTAH. I enjoy the videos. Thank You.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for stopping by. I’m so glad you like the videos. 😊

[@yvonnebrown6080]

hi can flour be used insted of corn starch don't have any and I need the starch now

[@eileenfb1948]

Thanks ❤❤❤

[@albertnulsen1855]

First, let me say thank you for imparting your vast sewing wisdom for us all. I'm quite pleased with your way of reaching and explanations Now, for the DIY spray starch. I also found myself in need of spray starch when my 8 yr old can finally ran out. The instructions were easy to follow and pretty straight forward. I used the starch for the project I was working on and put everything away. About a month and a half later, I worked a project that I needed the starch for, I grabbed my eco friendly spray starch and went to work. Here's the problem, I sprayed the starch on the material I was ironing and the odor that came from the spray starch was just unbelievably disgusting. Has anyone had the same issue? What could I have done wrong that cause it to spoil?.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Oh my. Albert, That’s terrible. When I’m running a show and costuming, usually use the bottle for about 8 weeks and then flush the excess. I used the bottle I made for the video two weeks ago and it hadn’t spoiled. I have checked mine, it has no smell. I wonder if the air tightness of the bottle matters? I’m so sorry this happened. I didn’t even think of shelf life. I just did a quick Google search and one site says it can go bad in a week and another said a few months. With being all natural and no preservatives it says it will be a shorter life span. I will have to pin a comment to let everyone know that. I really hope it didn’t spoil your project and you were able to wash out the smell. Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate the following that I have gathered, it has been quite unexpected. It is upsetting that I led you down to a disappointing (and disgusting) moment with the spray starch.

[@albertnulsen1855]

Aww, no worries. No it didn't ruin my project. I sprayed it into the sink to make sure the starch hadn't clogged the nozzle. I was thinking it could have been the container I put it in. So there are many variables that could affect it. Just have to try it again and do it with a brand new bottle and see how it works out next time

[@nonyabizness.original]

whenever you're making a water based diy liquid, ALWAYS boil your water first, at a hard boil for at least 2 minutes. boil more than you need and then measure it after boiling for your recipe, since evaporation occurs. the boiling sterilizes the water- kills off the cooties that grew in your bottle and made the stink. also, use very clean containers and utensils- i would avoid the wooden spoon used here, go with metal. i learned this making my own baby wipes, which are amazing- except the time i didn't follow the steps above and mold grew in the container. lesson learned, and now shared 😳.

[@dorothyrussell6361]

I injoy your hints, from mississippi

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for stopping by to watch Dorothy!😁

[@terribishop5313]

Thank you, Seattle

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for watching!😁

[@peggycole1741]

I'd like to have spray starch.

[@LindaRyerse]

Thank you for your video. Are you able to keep leftover starch in freezer or fridge? From Port Hope Ontario

[@olisa4real]

I love the idea my dear

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

I’m so glad. Remember to make small batches as it spoils in a week or two! Thanks for watching!!

[@dawnschwarz8333]

Watching from Kaiserslautern, Germany

[@usapangbogchi4613]

Thank you so much!!!

[@gwenbroward275]

Thanks from Callahan Florida

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Hi Gwen. Thanks for stopping and watching!

[@TheMzTR]

Tks for sharing this with us

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for stopping by again to watch the weekly video!😁

[@PatriciaHart-l4n]

Does this also work if I am using it to stiffen cheesecloth for a project I am making?

[@rld1278]

Ive made it in the past with 50/50 rubbing alcohol and water to prevent spoilage. Seems to work.

[@maryhogan5286]

Thanks so much. I just got back from the market and could not find spray starch anywhere. What’s up with that? People just go for the wrinkled look these days, I guess. Oh well, Great video, I can’t wait to try it out. Maryann Houston, TX

[@DanielaIMP24]

Can this be used to stick a tearaway stabilizer under a t-shirt in order to embroider it?

[@kingsleyejeh4131]

Informative 👍

[@giselaa6111]

Thank You how did you know i was planning on doing starch? Now i have a bottle done /Gisela in Sweden 🇸🇪

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Great minds think alike Gisela! Glad you came back to the channel! 💜

[@WellOwlBe]

Wow, that was great information. I don’t use starch often so it will be easier to diy than spending money for occasional use. Thank you 😊 💙🦋💚

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for stopping by the channel. Hope to see you again soon!

[@fidesfides6364]

A funnel from dollar store would be nice

[@wandachadwick1984]

We went through a lot of starch in our house. Mom starched everything. I put cornstarch in cold water in a jar and shake it up to remove lumps then put it in the saucepan on high heat.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

My mom ironed everything. Lots of starch too. My grandmother use to lightly starch the guest linens. Thanks for sharing. Glad you found the channel.

[@maryhogan5286]

Speaking of ironing. I was sewing downstairs one day and being lazy I did not want to run up and get the ironing board, so I put a heavy towel on my dining room table…. Need I say more? When I lifted the towel my heart sunk, evidently the steam from the iron left white marks all over my table (I’m guessing it took the finish off. Do you have any idea how I could fix it, without stripping and refinishing the entire table?

[@shannonfowler9491]

Does this flake or discolor the fabric? I would like to try this for my husband’s white chef coats.

[@gingerleeb]

Tucson, Arizona

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for watching.

[@Chellee-f5i]

It would be great if you would show us how it works

[@vishalakshicb8870]

How to spray the starch not shown plz

[@zahidibrahim6008]

Thank you for sharing the age old technique of starch making , however my question is how to prevent it from developing nauseous smell

[@rld1278]

I've made it with 50% water, 50% rubbing alcohol.

[@annalivings6660]

Will it still make the fabric using this starch to be sturdy like paper for cutting

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

This was a light starch for sewing. If you want it more firm try 1 cup of water to 1Tbsp of corn starch will yield a stiffer starch for crafting. Tip: The more starch you use in relation to the water, the stiffer your finished product will be.

[@roznoyola8288]

👋😊Hello, fromnsunny California

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

👋 Hi Roz. Thank you for stopping by and watching my video.

[@butter3266]

How many days I can use this mixture as it smells so bad

[@agudoropromisethomas816]

From Nigeria

[@The_Beach_Lady]

I’m watching from Southeastern North Carolina… where are you located?

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

I’m in Ontario Canada. I did my first year of teaching in NC. I loved travelling the state. So beautiful.

[@The_Beach_Lady]

@@yoursewingteacher1729 oh wow that’s awesome!

[@reneesmith7126]

Watsonville,CA

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thanks for watching.

[@stephaniesmith2575]

Where are you live cared? I can find it everywhere.

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

No starch up here in Ontario Canada. I went to 5 grocery stores and a craft store. It’s ok. This was much cheaper!

[@officerofchrist7451]

Numan, Nigeria

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Thank you for watching!

[@barbaragologergen5450]

Nome, Alaska

[@yoursewingteacher1729]

Hi Barbara from Alaska. It is great to have you checking out the channel. Thank you.

[@peggycole1741]

Not the spray a lot thicker starch.for doilies

[@lynnkelly983]

NC

[@marlenejones6266]

Ummm spray starch is very cheap. I'm not taking time to make something I can buy for 2 dollars