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completely dissolved. Dip petticoat up and down several times in starch solution, pressing the solution throughout the garment. Do not wring, fasten dripping skirt by waistband to hanger (or line) and e^n l ^e^icoat be extremely stiff when dry, but will have a slightly softer finish after ironing. Iron petticoat with iron set at proper temperature for nylon - “low” if your iron has no fabric indicators on dial. With dry iron, iron petticoats while still slightly damp, sponging any dry areas lightly before wringing. With steam iron, if it has a steam setting synthetics, you may iron after petticoat is dry. Miss Alverson also lists a few special pointers for petticoat problems. Nylon net petticoats can be stiffened by the same procedure as nylon taffeta petticoats, except they should dry completely on the line. Occasionally lift the petticoat and separate folds so net won t stick together in drying. Iron dry. Excessive stiffness in around the waste line can be avoided by not starching the top few inches of your petticoat.
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