Product Description
Best Press - Lavender Fields |6 fl oz (177ml)
Mary Ellen’s Best Press is a clear pressing spray designed as a starch and sizing alternative. Lavender Fields offers a light, herbal-lavender fragrance that dissipates quickly, leaving fabric smooth and fresh without overpowering the workroom. Supplied in a 6 fl oz / 177 ml spritzer, it delivers a fine, even mist for controlled application at the ironing board.
Unlike traditional aerosol starch, Best Press is formulated to minimise common issues such as flaking, nozzle clogging and chalky residues on darker fabrics. The liquid dries clear and adds gentle body so cloth handles cleanly under the iron. For patchwork, that translates into more accurate cutting, steadier bias edges and seam allowances that cooperate; for garment sewing it helps hems, facings and collars press to a crisp line with less reworking. A light stain-shield component supports everyday handling while you build and press components.
Quilters often pre-treat cotton yardage with a light mist before cutting, then use another pass while piecing to set seams and keep blocks square. The spray is equally useful for shaping bias binding, preparing appliqué, smoothing quilt tops before layering, and taming crumples picked up in transit. On natural fibres—particularly cotton and linen—the iron glides more easily and creases relax without leaving the fabric stiff or board-like.
The trigger bottle sits comfortably in the hand and is easy to refill if you prefer to decant from larger sizes later. The Lavender Fields scent is deliberately understated: present while you press, subtle once cooled, and suitable for most shared spaces. As with any finishing product, test on a fabric off-cut first, especially for delicate blends or items that will be laundered infrequently. Store upright and keep the nozzle wiped for a consistent, even spray.
Quietly practical rather than showy, Best Press earns its place by improving accuracy at the cutting table and giving seams a well-behaved finish—all with a calm hint of lavender to make pressing more pleasant.
Other Details
How Makers Use It
- Mist quilting cotton before rotary cutting for cleaner, accurate strips.
- Set seams and square blocks during piecing for a flat, true finish.
- Prepare appliqué and bias binding to hold crisp folds and edges.
- Smooth quilt tops and garments before layering or final pressing.
- Add subtle body to collars, cuffs and plackets without stiffness.
Practical Tips
- Shake lightly; apply a fine mist and use a hot, dry iron.
- Build up with light passes rather than saturating the fabric.
- Test colourfastness on a scrap—especially with darks and blends.
- Wipe the nozzle occasionally to prevent build-up and ensure a fine spray.
- Store upright, away from direct heat and sunlight.
