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I Can NOT Get the wrinkles out of my fabric--no matter what. Do I toss it?

I Can NOT Get the wrinkles out of my fabric--no matter what. Do I toss it?

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Old 09-07-2012, 10:27 AM
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I have that same problem with my face! But really, get an old spray bottle and fill it with cheap vodka and water (I use 1 part vodka and 2 parts water). Got that advice from someone here and I may never go back to commercial starch!
This is definitely the best answer. If it doesn't work, drink the vodka.
Seriously, I don't think you'll see the creases once it's been quilted, as the squares are so small.
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Old 09-07-2012, 10:49 AM
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I have had a piece like this in the past. And, I'm cheap. So I ironed as best I could so it was flat though you could see wrinkles. After it was done and quilted and bound, you couldn't tell. But, it's your quilt so you need to go with what your gut is saying.
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:11 AM
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If you are making an "Oh My Gosh" quilt, that is alot of work, I think I would use another fabric. The fabric content is questionable, and I bet the thread count is'nt good either.
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If you don't like the fabric now, ditch it. That quilt it so intricate, don't make it harder on yourself with cruddy fabric.
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I have been using Bounce Ironing Spray and it takes out every wrinkle with very little effort--inexpensive too. Its in the laundry products section of larger Walmarts and grocery stores=worth a try. Less than half the cost of Best Press!!!
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Old 09-07-2012, 02:57 PM
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My mom would spray really wrinkled clothes with water, then throw it in the freezer. Don't know why or if it worked, because I don't iron, if it's that wrinkled it goes back into the wash.

I had some fabric that did that, I just ironed the wrinkles in really good and used it like it was meant to be permently wrinkled.

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Old 09-07-2012, 03:26 PM
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you ladies are just to funny. I can't stop laughing.

Originally Posted by Missus Fear View Post
I have that same problem with my face! But really, get an old spray bottle and fill it with cheap vodka and water (I use 1 part vodka and 2 parts water). Got that advice from someone here and I may never go back to commercial starch!
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Old 09-07-2012, 03:41 PM
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The new Wrinkle Release sprays will work wonders. The homemade releasers just don't work as great as the commercial brands do.
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Old 09-07-2012, 03:45 PM
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I've had the same problem with some WOW fabric - also for my Omigosh pattern!!! I'm not too worried about as the pieces are sooooo small.
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Old 09-07-2012, 05:14 PM
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Maybe it's not 100% cotton. I had some black fabric that did that and when I checked the bolt end, it was a blend.
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