Many needlewomen love knitting. And in this there is nothing strange, because the knitted fabric is quickly manufactured, has an interesting textured structure and looks great both on clothes and on decorative napkins . And if the things for a socks as a result should turn out soft and convenient, the napkin should keep the form and have a neat appearance. For this, it is necessary to starch it . So, how correctly to starch the knitted product? About this below.
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It is necessary to use starch to make the shape of the knit. It should be diluted in the proportion of 1 tablespoon of powder bed to a glass of water, then put the mixture on medium heat and bring to a boil. After cooling into the solution, you can lower your product so that it is completely covered with water. Fifteen minutes later, you need to get hold of the thing and squeeze it gently. To dry it, it does not crumple and does not spoil the shape, lay it on a flat surface, pre-laying a towel.
This method is suitable for things with even edges. But how to starch the product crocheted and including sets of delicate elements? It is better to use the "cold" method. To do this, take a couple of liters of water and 1 tablespoon of potato starch. A solution diluted in this proportion will not make the product too rigid, but it will retain its shape for a long time.
To starch clothes in a "cold" way, you need to dilute the necessary dose of starch in the water and immerse the knitted thing there for half an hour. After the time has elapsed, the product should be wrung out and spread on a towel, covered with a thin handkerchief. For shaping, you can lightly iron the fabric, do not overdry it, leave a little wet. After drying, it will remain elastic and will not lose its shape.