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diogirl 10-27-2009 05:35 PM

What if you have 9 or more different fabrics you are working with? Do you iron them all first? or just cut them without ironing them? This is the first time i've worked with so many fabrics, I'm debating on doing all that ironing.... What's your opinion?

Thanks!

sewnsewer2 10-27-2009 05:38 PM

I don't unless it is wrinkled bad.

Moonpi 10-27-2009 05:44 PM

How can you assure an accurate cut if you don't iron first? Ironing is not one of my favorite things, but I accepted long ago, that the more ironing I do, the more accurate my blocks are (and less ripping)

MNQuilter 10-27-2009 05:44 PM

I wash my fabric first so I have to iron! I also like my fabric REALLY stiff when I piece.

Scissor Queen 10-27-2009 05:47 PM

I always starch and iron.

harrishwhippets 10-27-2009 05:50 PM

Ditto, only way I can make clean cuts.

chattyK 10-27-2009 06:03 PM

Iron and Starch the bejeezers out of them. After cutting, they piece beautifully with added body to them.

MollieSue 10-27-2009 06:14 PM

I only iron if it's wrinkled, or I can't get a good clean edge on it.
:-)

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 10-27-2009 06:23 PM

I iron and starch it into cardboard. It's the only way I can find to get good cuts.

earthwalker 10-27-2009 06:35 PM

I wash, iron and starch...it really is necessary for total accuracy.


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