Old 08-05-2010, 04:56 AM
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Moon Holiday
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Originally Posted by Glenn
I am always burning my fingers when steam ironing a seam open or setting a seam. Is there a technique I am not aware of? Could I use a bone folder to hold the seam open while ironing? :cry: Thanks, Glenn
That's what I use. I press the seam open with my wooden presser/point turner (same as your bone folder) and then I spray starch/steam the seam in place. Haven't burned my fingers since I began doing it this way.
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