Steam or no steam?
#31
No steam now. Used it for ten years but my blocks were not coming out the size intended. I think they shrunk or something so I stopped the steam and now occasionally use spray sizing instead. Much happier.
#32
I totally agree with bearisgray. Washing, higher heat with steam, and watching out for bias edges if I have them. Also, I use spray starch after my block is done. Really flattens everything out!
#34
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: St. Louis area
Posts: 212
I love steam but now I rarely use it because irons start to leak. I found a starch alternative that I loved by Bounce, but almost as soon as I discovered it(I think it was on this board) they discontinued it. I have now purchased a cordless iron, which I'm thoroughly enjoying, and I don't intend to use any water in it. The spray bottle is my friend if I need moisture for a stubborn wrinkle.
#35
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Blue Ridge Mountians
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I only use a dry iron. However, I just learned a new trick the other day which I kind of
dismissed at first then decided to give it a try. After I finished sewing my block and
as soon as I finish pressing, I put a square ruler on it and leave it there until it cools
completely. You get a nice flat block. It really works. I noticed that it creates just
enough steam under the ruler. Don't worry... your ruler won't melt. Wish I could
remember where I saw this trick...somewhere in the blog world.
Edit: It's better to leave it for a few hours. Doesn't work if you are too
impatient. LOL
dismissed at first then decided to give it a try. After I finished sewing my block and
as soon as I finish pressing, I put a square ruler on it and leave it there until it cools
completely. You get a nice flat block. It really works. I noticed that it creates just
enough steam under the ruler. Don't worry... your ruler won't melt. Wish I could
remember where I saw this trick...somewhere in the blog world.
Edit: It's better to leave it for a few hours. Doesn't work if you are too
impatient. LOL
#37
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Location: MN
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