ironing fabric
12-26-2009, 07:42 PM
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I dislike ironing fabric. I think our local cleaner is having less business then usual. I wonder if I could get my yardage washed and pressed reasonable there.....I think I will call Monday and make a deal. Imagine having all my yardage washed and ironed professionally, that will be a big time saver.
12-27-2009, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Loretta
I sprinkle it, roll up in plastic and put in the freezer overnight- irons great that way.
LOL I first discovered this years ago when I used to iron my husbands shirts. I never used to get it all done and I put the shirts in the freezer after I sprinkled them so they didn't get mildew.
12-27-2009, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by blahel
Originally Posted by amma
I like to iron when it is still fairly damp. :D:D:D
Even then there can be stubborn wrinkles that I spray into submission with water :wink:
Even then there can be stubborn wrinkles that I spray into submission with water :wink:
12-27-2009, 10:55 PM
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I have heard that too...but my freezer doesn't have that much room when I wash a bigger amount it seems like it would take longer than I would want to wait to get er done :D:D:D
12-28-2009, 05:27 AM
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I never thought of putting it in the freezer.
I never dry my fabric completely. I put it in the dryer to fluff and get out the worst of the wrinkles.
I use a spray bottle on tough to remove wrinkles and a good steam iron. I also use a light spray starch on the fabric to replace the sizing that's washed out. I don't like fabric shrinkage or bleeding after the quilt is made so I prevent them. Surprisingly I have more fabrics that bleeds from the LQS than from Joann's. So every new fabric goes into the washer as soon as I get it home. Then ironed and refolded before being stored by color family.
I tend to be in color moods when I shop. So lots of greens one day and oranges or whatever another. Mostly they can go in the same washer. I tie it in old pillow cases so it has less fraying. Every fabric goes into a dish tub of water for 10 minutes before it goes in the washer; so I can identify the bleeders and take action if needed.
I never dry my fabric completely. I put it in the dryer to fluff and get out the worst of the wrinkles.
I use a spray bottle on tough to remove wrinkles and a good steam iron. I also use a light spray starch on the fabric to replace the sizing that's washed out. I don't like fabric shrinkage or bleeding after the quilt is made so I prevent them. Surprisingly I have more fabrics that bleeds from the LQS than from Joann's. So every new fabric goes into the washer as soon as I get it home. Then ironed and refolded before being stored by color family.
I tend to be in color moods when I shop. So lots of greens one day and oranges or whatever another. Mostly they can go in the same washer. I tie it in old pillow cases so it has less fraying. Every fabric goes into a dish tub of water for 10 minutes before it goes in the washer; so I can identify the bleeders and take action if needed.
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