Product Description
Best Press - Linen Fresh |6 fl oz (177ml)
Mary Ellen’s Best Press is a clear pressing spray that functions as a starch and sizing alternative. Linen Fresh brings a clean, just-laundered scent—light, unobtrusive and suited to everyday pressing at home, in class or in the studio. Packed in a 6 fl oz / 177 ml trigger spritzer, it delivers a fine, even mist so you can build finish in controlled layers rather than soaking the cloth.
Best Press is formulated to address the drawbacks of traditional aerosol starch. It dries clear, minimising flaking or chalky residue on darker fabrics and helping the iron glide smoothly. The gentle sizing effect adds a touch of body without making fabric stiff. For patchwork, that translates into neater cutting, calmer bias edges and seam allowances that behave as you piece. For dressmaking, it supports crisp folds at hems, collars and facings and reduces rumpling as you handle parts at the machine. A small stain-shield additive offers light resistance to everyday marks during construction.
Quilters often mist cotton yardage before rotary cutting, then apply another light pass to set seams and keep blocks square. The spray is also helpful when preparing bias binding, turned-edge appliqué and English paper piecing, as well as for a final tidy press on a quilt top before layering. On natural fibres such as cotton and linen, Linen Fresh helps creases release promptly under a hot, dry iron and leaves the fabric supple rather than board-like.
The bottle sits comfortably in the hand and the atomiser gives consistent coverage. The scent is deliberately understated: clean while warm, then a faint trace once the fabric cools—pleasant in shared spaces and unlikely to overwhelm sensitive noses. As with any finishing product, test on a scrap first, especially for delicate blends, dark colours, or items that will be laundered infrequently. Store upright, keep the nozzle wiped clean, and you’ll have a reliable helper that improves accuracy at the cutting table and produces a calm, professional press throughout your project.
Other Details
How Makers Use It
- Mist quilting cotton before cutting for accurate, fray-resistant strips.
- Set seams and square blocks during piecing for a flat, true finish.
- Prepare bias binding and appliqué shapes to hold crisp folds.
- Refresh quilt tops and garments before layering or final pressing.
- Add gentle body to collars, cuffs, plackets and bag tabs.
Practical Tips
- Shake lightly; apply a fine mist and press with a hot, dry iron.
- Build finish in thin passes rather than saturating the fabric.
- Test colourfastness and finish on an off-cut, especially with blends.
- Wipe the nozzle occasionally to maintain a smooth, even spray.
- Store upright and away from heat or direct sunlight.
