Safest way to iron chiffon, polyester or rayon?
Anybody have suggestions on how to iron chiffon, polyester, or rayon to avoid burning the material?
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I think steaming them would be the safest way to get wrinkles out.
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Try scraps first. Use the temperatures recommended on your iron. Usijg a damp pressing cloth will minimoze scorching.
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I would use a test scrap but on a very low temperature setting. Easy to scorch.
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The Euro iron that is demonstrated at many shows will not burn any material. In their demonstration it doesn't even pop an inflated ballon. I love mine.
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Originally Posted by JENNR8R
(Post 7365835)
The Euro iron that is demonstrated at many shows will not burn any material. In their demonstration it doesn't even pop an inflated ballon. I love mine.
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If one does not have a "real" pressing cloth, a piece of washed cotton muslin or part of an old cotton sheet works well.
Basically, something that one can dampen that is a barrier between the iron and the piece that is to be pressed. However, if the fabrics are piled - especially something like rayon velvet - a special pressing cloth is required. |
I use a press cloth, parchment paper or even brown paper bags with low heat for delicate fabrics. Also the used paper from fusible web works well.
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hmmm, I looked up Euro pro and found it by Shark. not the same is it??
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
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hmmm, I looked up Euro pro and found it by Shark. not the same is it??
You can buy them cheaper at a show. |
Just use a press cloth and it should be fine.
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I, too, use a real pressing cloth, slightly dampened.
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Test the fabric scraps first. As I recall, NO STEAM and very little heat. If the fabric is really wrinkled, I would hang it in a steamy bathroom and see if the wrinkles hang out.
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We steam them at the bridal shop where I work. You can iron them too but be careful with steam from the iron. Sometimes, it can leave water spots.
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You might want to try water as hot as you can stand in a spray bottle and just mist while at the same time running your fingers lightly across the fabric or shake it.
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low temp with a steam cloth between iron and fabric.
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