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Comments on: Starching Petticoats https://historicalsewing.com/starching-petticoats 19th Century Costuming for Those Who Dream of the Past Sun, 19 May 2024 04:39:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jennifer Rosbrugh https://historicalsewing.com/starching-petticoats/comment-page-1#comment-269815 Sun, 19 May 2024 04:39:49 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=9036#comment-269815 In reply to Jen.

For nylon netting it may not add much stiffness. It won’t hurt to try though.

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By: Jen https://historicalsewing.com/starching-petticoats/comment-page-1#comment-269812 Sun, 19 May 2024 02:58:46 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=9036#comment-269812 Does this work for a net petticoat to go under a wedding dress?

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By: Organdy: The Costumer’s Dream Fabric https://historicalsewing.com/starching-petticoats/comment-page-1#comment-255347 Sat, 06 Apr 2019 18:03:11 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=9036#comment-255347 […] friend, lana/Lily, and I were researching corded petticoats and how starching is so important for an accurate 19th C. […]

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By: Jennifer Rosbrugh https://historicalsewing.com/starching-petticoats/comment-page-1#comment-226895 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 20:50:43 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=9036#comment-226895 In reply to Karen.

When in doubt, press on the wrong side. Not knowing what your lace looks like, a gentle press flat is fine.

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By: Karen https://historicalsewing.com/starching-petticoats/comment-page-1#comment-226889 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:02:42 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=9036#comment-226889 In reply to Jennifer Rosbrugh.

Thanks. Yes I have already washed it. I assume I would want the lightest starch (4:1)
Should I iron on the wrong side? And how do I iron the lace? Iron it flat?

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By: Jennifer Rosbrugh https://historicalsewing.com/starching-petticoats/comment-page-1#comment-226857 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 14:45:07 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=9036#comment-226857 In reply to Karen.

Check the fabric first to see if it could stand up to washing. I believe it would being from the 1940s. But do check first. If it can be washed, it can be starched. Of course, be very gentle and don’t hang or lift the gown out of the water from the shoulders. Keep it in a flat position. (That said, I’m not a textile conservationist or expert.) Good luck!

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By: Karen https://historicalsewing.com/starching-petticoats/comment-page-1#comment-226843 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 01:44:14 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=9036#comment-226843 I have a 60 year old cotton christening gown (with very narrow lace) that I need to iron. Could I dip-starch it like your petticoats?

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By: Callie https://historicalsewing.com/starching-petticoats/comment-page-1#comment-226232 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:34:42 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=9036#comment-226232 thanks so much for this tip! I never thought to starch my petticoats, but it makes a world of difference!

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