Cross Stitch Stocking

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10-16-2011, 02:30 PM

MommaDorian

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I just finished a cross stitch stocking. This has been a project in the works for quite some time. Because it's been folded for so long it's wrinkled. What can I do to it before I make it into a stocking? To help get the wrinkles and folds out?

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10-16-2011, 02:32 PM

Murphy

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Put a press cloth over it. Spray with Best Press and press slowly. It will be fine.

10-16-2011, 02:33 PM

Airwick156

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You can try Downey Fabric Relaxer. You can get it at Walmart, or Kmart. I have used it alot.

10-16-2011, 02:34 PM

GABBYABBY

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Spray starch and press it or maybe just spritz some
water on it and iron it.

10-16-2011, 02:41 PM

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I always hand wash mine in a sink with Woolite, Rinse well, roll up in a towel to get as much water as I can out of them, then press on the back side with hot iron.

10-16-2011, 02:46 PM

QuiltnNan

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i would steam it from the back

10-16-2011, 03:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hooked

I always hand wash mine in a sink with Woolite, Rinse well, roll up in a towel to get as much water as I can out of them, then press on the back side with hot iron.

Me too. I also lay the cross stitching face down on a dry towel, not a really thick one, before pressing from the back. By placing it on a towel, the stitches have a little more dimension. Move the iron frequently to avoid scorching. You won't need to use steam because the fabric is damp.