I tried the new ironing trick today
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I tried the new ironing trick today
I read about using a hair flat iron to press open seams on block units. I have a lot of hsts to sew. I though may as well try it. ( found mine in the back of a bathroom drawer, hasn't been used in years) It works great to press open the seams. Fast and the seams lay flat. Just zip it through the iron and done. I never liked to take the time to press opens seams, using my fingers with an regular iron. I am very pleased with the results of the flat iron. Watch for a special quilter's seam presser coming on the market soon. LOL
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My daughter told me is is now called a hair straightener. My granddaughter said what are you talking about? A iron for your hair? Why? Really?
Rollers, Curlers, all the same to me. LOL
Rollers, Curlers, all the same to me. LOL
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Ive never used one; don’t know if it’s any good.
https://www.amazon.com/Clover-MCI-90...58388132&psc=1
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I read about using a hair flat iron to press open seams on block units. I have a lot of hsts to sew. I though may as well try it. ( found mine in the back of a bathroom drawer, hasn't been used in years) It works great to press open the seams. Fast and the seams lay flat. Just zip it through the iron and done. I never liked to take the time to press opens seams, using my fingers with an regular iron. I am very pleased with the results of the flat iron. Watch for a special quilter's seam presser coming on the market soon. LOL
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I have a small table with a wool mat positioned just behind my sewing chair. The rose twirls quilt that is my current project requires a lot of pressing to make it easier. I sew, then spin around to the pressing square! I will borrow DD's hair straightener when I start joining the 5" blocks to try your method!
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The clover iron is not the same, as the straighter has two wide heating sides so the seam is pressed on both sides at once while it is closed up, nothing exposed to get burn fingers. I have the Clover little iron and it is too dangerous for me, all the hot parts are out in the open. I haven't tried the straightner on large size units. I am very happy it does great on hsts.
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I hated my Clover. Burned myself on it every time I used it.