Local cryptic

[givmeaclu]

Stuck in a corner, need a kickstart.

1)Independent type of soldier(7)t?i???e

2)They dispense sugar perhaps to fundamentalist Christian sect(7)s???E??

3)Got into the habit(7)e?E???d

[shaneystar2]

2 Shakers

[boxtops]

2 - sifters

[vegasmad]

1. private?

[boxtops]

Shakers makes better sense with the clue!

[givmeaclu]

That was quick, didn't give the kettle time to boil.

I've taken 1 & 2 on board(shakers) for 2) and have concluded that 3) is "Dressed".

Thanks for all your help.