Product Description
Best Press - Tea Rose Garden |6 fl oz (177ml)
Mary Ellen’s Best Press is a clear pressing spray that works as a starch and sizing alternative. Tea Rose Garden adds a soft, vintage-rose fragrance that’s gentle rather than sweet, making pressing a little more pleasant without overwhelming your workspace. Supplied in a 6 fl oz / 177 ml trigger spritzer, it delivers a fine, even mist for controlled coverage at the ironing board.
Best Press is formulated to minimise the common drawbacks of traditional aerosol starch: no flaking on dark fabrics, no chalky residue and less tendency to clog nozzles. The liquid dries clear and gives cloth a light body so it handles cleanly under the iron. For patchwork, this helps rotary cuts remain accurate and bias edges stay calm; for dressmaking, hems, facings and collars press to a sharp, reliable line. A subtle stain-shield component offers light resistance to everyday marks as you handle and assemble pieces.
Quilters often mist yardage before cutting to stabilise it, then apply another light pass during piecing to set seams and keep blocks true. The spray is equally useful for shaping bias binding, preparing turned-edge appliqué and smoothing quilt tops before layering. On natural fibres—especially cotton and linen—the iron glides more easily, wrinkles relax, and the fabric retains a supple hand rather than becoming stiff.
The ergonomic bottle sits comfortably in the hand and the atomiser produces a consistent spray, so you can build finish in thin layers rather than saturating the fabric. Tea Rose Garden is intentionally understated: a calm floral while warm, then a faint trace once cooled. As with any finishing product, test first on a fabric off-cut—particularly for delicate blends or items that will be washed infrequently. Store upright and wipe the nozzle occasionally to maintain an even mist.
Quietly practical, Best Press earns a permanent spot beside the iron for quilters, dressmakers and bag makers who value accuracy and a clean, professional press—with a gentle hint of rose for a more enjoyable routine.
Other Details
How Makers Use It
- Lightly mist cotton before rotary cutting to improve accuracy and reduce fray.
- Set piecing seams and square blocks for a flat, true finish.
- Prepare bias binding and turned-edge appliqué for crisp folds.
- Smooth quilt tops and garments before layering or final pressing.
- Add subtle structure to collars, cuffs, plackets and bag tabs.
Practical Tips
- Shake gently; apply a fine, even mist and press with a hot, dry iron.
- Build finish in light passes—avoid soaking the fabric.
- Test colourfastness and finish on a scrap, especially with darks and blends.
- Keep the nozzle clean to prevent spitting and maintain a fine spray.
- Store upright, away from heat and direct sunlight.
