MaryKatherine

I like to put a crisp fold with my steam iron in bindings or thin edging, but I get really tired of burning my fingers. I tried using a stylus etc but these things don't come naturally to me. But today...Eureka! I turned my iron around and ran it BACKWARDS down the fold. I could get my fingers within half an inch of the sole plate and not get burned.
It worked for me.
MaryKatherine

lizzyq

Now that's thinking outside the box. Thanks for the tip!

Chele

I never would have thought of that. Gotta try it. I hate steam burns, but I'm addicted to steam.

wolph33

great idea thanks for the tip

Murphy

What a great suggestion. Very creative and you have save many burned fingers. Thanks for sharing.

cmw0829

Thanks for the suggestion. Great idea!

EagarBeez

thanks for the tip, I never thought of that

Sunnie

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am about to iron 200+ inches and I know my fingers would have gotten burned. I will definitely work backwards.

katesnanna

Thank you for this innovative idea and for sharing.

MaryMo

We all seem to agree that you came up with a unique solution to an old problem. How many years have I been burning my fingers? Thank You!!