Finger Pressing
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Finger Pressing
I've never been too successful at finger pressing, are there any tips or tricks?
I am going to a workshop next week. We have been told that we can't bring irons. They will have some pressing stations set up, but not sure how many. I've only been to one other class with pressing stations and spent more time in line waiting for an iron than sewing, however, I might be just anticipating problems that won't occur in this coming session:-) Just want to be prepared!
I am going to a workshop next week. We have been told that we can't bring irons. They will have some pressing stations set up, but not sure how many. I've only been to one other class with pressing stations and spent more time in line waiting for an iron than sewing, however, I might be just anticipating problems that won't occur in this coming session:-) Just want to be prepared!
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I have fingernails which I find are helpful. They do have the little wooden or plastic notions that might help you do some finger pressing. I got mine at JAF made by Clover. EB use to use a wooden one. These have a small square at the end with a diagonal cut at the end that you use to press with. Have Fun !!
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I have done this a few times when I am in a hurry. I push the fabric to one side, usually toward the dark. If you press your seams open, maybe you could put something heavy on top of them for a few minutes and see if it works.
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Princess: What about some of those wooden pressers or just recently I saw someone using a caster roller? I'm with you a hundred percent, would be lost without an iron. Just can't get those flat seams any other way.
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I have fingernails which I find are helpful. They do have the little wooden or plastic notions that might help you do some finger pressing. I got mine at JAF made by Clover. EB use to use a wooden one. These have a small square at the end with a diagonal cut at the end that you use to press with. Have Fun !!
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Charlotte
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I use a spoon but I hold it in my hot little hand and gives off a little heat. Also if you hold it against the sewing machine light bulb, it'll give off enough heat. A craft/popsicle stick works also.
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Well, if there's a place to plug in your machine, could you plug in one of those little Clover mini irons. You could take a plug adapter that would allow you to plug two things into one outlet. Maybe take along a short extension cord, too. Also take a small pressing board that you could set beside your machine. Careful with those little irons, though, they get very hot and you can easily burn your fingers. Just an idea. I don't have much luck with finger pressing either.
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