Many years ago, every mistress knew how to starch knitted things correctly so that they would keep the desired shape for a long time. Today this tradition has already gone into oblivion. However, given the fact that in the past few seasons, knitted summer boots have become just the peak of fashion, lovers of this light and original footwear know perfectly how to starch things with starch to preserve their original appearance. Therefore, in this article we will share with you some tips on how to properly shape this unusual summer shoes.
How correctly to starch knitted things?
There are several options for how to starch summer knitted boots. The first option is soft. It is suitable for models in which a tight-fitting boot should be slightly assembled by the "accordion" while keeping the shape. To make a paste, it is necessary to dilute 1 tablespoon of starch in a small amount of cold water, then pour it into 1 liter of boiling water and cook for about 3-4 minutes. When the paste has become transparent, it needs to be cooled. To starch crystals firmly on the fibers of the product, and as a result, the boots had a neat appearance, before starching the knitted thing, it is cleaned of dirty and greasy stains. When everything is ready, the boots should be placed for 10 minutes in a paste, then take it out, squeeze it slightly (not too much) and leave it to dry, giving it the right shape.
The second option is how to starch such knits - medium, suitable for short knitted boots, in which it would not hurt to raise the top of the boot. For such a paste, you need 1.5 tablespoons of starch and 1 liter of water. All subsequent actions are repeated.
The third option is how to starched knitted boots - hard. It is suitable for shoes with a free top. To prepare the paste, you need 2 tablespoons of starch and 1 liter of water. Everything must be done exactly in the same sequence as described above. After you have starched knit boots this way, they will keep the shape you give for a long time.
Unfortunately, on dark things, starch always leaves a light divorce, how, in that case, to starch knitted boots? In this situation, many women of fashion, to give the right kind of black shoes, use the usual gelatin. To do this, it is necessary to soak in 200 grams of water 1 tablespoon of gelatin, until it swells, pour the resulting mixture into warm water and then proceed in the same way as when starching things.