Pressing seams
03-15-2011, 06:49 AM
#63
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Location: Arizona
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I made a small pressing board--that just fits the top of a wooden folding tray/table that I bought really cheap at Walgreens. I keep it next to my machine where it's handy to just turn and press. Then the whole thing folds up and get's tucked away when I'm done.
I also have my ironing board set at the same height as my cutting table with a large pressing board on top, so for larger projects I can sit (I have physical issues with standing for any time at all) and get all my pressing done.
I also have my ironing board set at the same height as my cutting table with a large pressing board on top, so for larger projects I can sit (I have physical issues with standing for any time at all) and get all my pressing done.
03-15-2011, 07:07 AM
#65
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Location: Jasper, Georgia
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Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
I usually chain for awhile, then press. My ironing board (full size) is across the room. It makes me get up and move, otherwise I would be sitting WAY to long. I tried setting up a pressing area next to my sewing machine, just didn't work for me.
03-15-2011, 07:11 AM
#66
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Location: Fort White, Fl
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I made me a small ironing board from a tutorial I saw on this board so that I could have the iron right by me. I do have to get up every now and then but do not get up for every seam. My iron is to the right of my machine on my sewing table. Far enough not to get knocked over but, close enough to reach when I need it.
03-15-2011, 07:43 AM
#68
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Williams, AZ
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I have a combo pressing and cutting board...reversible. I keep it and my iron on the left side of my sewing machine. Here is my problem, we live off the grid and use solar energy, so I cannot keep my iron on as most quilters do, so I have had to learn to be patient and let my iron warm up every time I need to press. Also, my iron does not seem to get as hot as it would on regular energy. Conversely, I would hate to live in the city again, so I will deal with my little problems!
03-15-2011, 11:25 AM
#70
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Location: Mid Michigan
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I have my iron & board set up across the room so that I have to get up and walk to it for each seam, and yes, I do iron my seams as I sew. I also have a smaller iron & board next to my maching which is covered with "sewing essentials", so can't use it. :-( I like it this way, keeps my joints from freezing up! :wink:
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