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Originally Posted by DianD
Well, hmmm... I had a couple of thoughts... if you use any kind of spray adhesive, it will leave chemicals in your fabric. However, washing the fabric after basting is the best way to deal with that! What is the difference in using hairspray, adhesive or other chemicals, like, say, laundry detergent? Don't ALL of those things leave chemicals behind? (fragrance, softness, etc,) Yes, it is flammable...so is nail polish remover, and even vegetable oil!
I personally think that this is a great idea! Cheaper and easier to use and remove. We are careful with other chemicals in our lives, so I guess my point is this- (to the doom-sayers) use what you want to use, be open to new ideas and realize that you can learn something from everyone you come in contact with. I love being part of this amazing group of smart, creative people. Thanks for the tip! |
Don't get the machine to hot when sewing because it is flamable.lol
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i wonder if you can lift your fabric and put it back down like you can with 505. Anyone given it a try that have used the hairspray.
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I don't like any kind of aerosol that can be inhaled. If you can smell it, you can inhale it!! I use fabric glue sticks and use it sparingly for applique or basting it. It isn't perfect, but I feel it's better. I'm very sensitive to any sprays,that's just me.
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great tip - Thank you
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I think I remember something that most hairsprays have been reformulated so they don't take ink out anymore - is that true? Anyway, might have the same noneffect on dyes. Thanks for the great idea.
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Originally Posted by Texasjunebug
I've also wondered about making baby quilts with nice pristine cotton without the added fire retardant chemicals. Yuk. What to do?
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good idea!
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As I recall, hair spray only worked on ball point ink....I don't know what the difference is, but have used it for that purpose. Never on any other kind of ink or dye.
seems to me that if it washes out of our hair with no problem, it should wash out of fabric as well. I like the comment by the textile chemist....they know their stuff! I hated using the basting spray that is so expensive it's ridiculous. It made my throat close up! Hair spray does not do that to me....thank heaven....I use it every day! I will try the hair spray method at the next opportunity....and I bet it works! |
Did the hairspray gum up your needle when you were quilting it?
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Have any of you tried spray starch. I know when you iron over it it sticks extremely well. WE use to use starch( the old fashioned boiled starch) for wall hanging paste and it stuck until mama pulled it down.j
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What do it do to your needle on your sewing macjine? Does it make it stickey?
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No, no sticky. Doesn't do any thing to needle or machine or iron. I use it all the time. I make my own starch. A couple of tablespoons of cooking starch and a spray bottle of water . Have to shake it every time you spray as it settles to the bottom. Really good to iron clothes with.
Cheap as dirt. Try it you'll like it. Annette |
Ok what is cooking starch?
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It's in the baking goods section. Argo is one brand. It's a thickening agent to make sauces and such.
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I use Aqua Net all the time. It has not seemed to hurt my machine. Note: I do wash every quilt after it is finished and before it is used/gifted/donated!
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Originally Posted by Annette Searcy
It's in the baking goods section. Argo is one brand. It's a thickening agent to make sauces and such.
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I also use hairspray to "set" the pounce powder when making a stenciled pattern. The powder stays on the fabric when I use my Mega Quilter, doesn't bounce around.
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yes. its corn starch
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Originally Posted by megs0863
...... I use fabric glue sticks and use it sparingly for applique or basting it. It isn't perfect, but I feel it's better. .....
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great ideal....I am goin to try it!!!
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Just thought on washing hairspray out of quilt... Shampoo takes it out of our hair, wouldn't is also take it out of a quilt? (In a bathtub before washing in the machine) Do NOT put shampoo in the WASHER! {Just had to say it........} :)
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This has all been TOO FUNNY to read. :mrgreen: Thanks for the laughs. :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
I have no idea if it would be bad for the fabrics over the long term, but those chemicals are the same ones women everywhere spray on their heads, so if you're worried about it in a quilt (AFTER washing) you probably shouldn't use it on your hair, either. And if hair spray is used on art, it is never washed (because washing would definitely damage a charcoal sketch).
Of course hair spray is flammable! Didn't you ever use it to make a flame thrower when you were a kid? Never mind, don't answer that, I'm probably the only one. using hairspray on your hair is NOT the same thing as using it on fabric...#1 fabric made with cotton is considered a living fiber because it absorbs what ever you put on it...washing it does NOT remove all the residues of those chemicals... #2- your hair is A-washed more frequently, B- oily so it does not get absorbed, C- it does leave a build up over time, ask your hair dresser...hairspray is one of the worst things you can do to your hair, comes after using any HOT iron on it! I know people will do what they want, but you can try to learn more about what chemicals you are using, because not all of your quilts will go on to live in your home...those used for charity, gifts, etc, might go to a home where those chemicals will be an issue! |
Regarding the fear of chemicals in the hair spray. Just wonder how many chemicals are used in the process of making our fabrics, let alone the dye process? We all wear clothes day in and day our made with all kinds of chemicals in the process. Unless one has an allergy to hairspray, I think it is a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by FranW
I use Aqua Net all the time. It has not seemed to hurt my machine. Note: I do wash every quilt after it is finished and before it is used/gifted/donated!
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I tried both aquanet and suave and neither adhered the fabric. Both cans said never sticky so what formula do you use? I think I about have a lifes supply of hairsray.
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Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
I have no idea if it would be bad for the fabrics over the long term, but those chemicals are the same ones women everywhere spray on their heads, so if you're worried about it in a quilt (AFTER washing) you probably shouldn't use it on your hair, either. And if hair spray is used on art, it is never washed (because washing would definitely damage a charcoal sketch).
Of course hair spray is flammable! Didn't you ever use it to make a flame thrower when you were a kid? Never mind, don't answer that, I'm probably the only one. no, you're not.... my cousin david's tent was never the same, and i still have no idea what happened. that was my story 35 yrs ago, and i'm sticking with it... so much for no girls allowed! |
Originally Posted by ann31039
Originally Posted by Texasjunebug
I've also wondered about making baby quilts with nice pristine cotton without the added fire retardant chemicals. Yuk. What to do?
so much for flame retardant... just a gimmick to make you feel safer. |
Originally Posted by OraLee
Ok what is cooking starch?
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Originally Posted by dljennings
Originally Posted by ann31039
Originally Posted by Texasjunebug
I've also wondered about making baby quilts with nice pristine cotton without the added fire retardant chemicals. Yuk. What to do?
so much for flame retardant... just a gimmick to make you feel safer. |
Originally Posted by jumpin' judy
. . . Did you know that the propellant in whipped cream is nitrous oxide (laughing gas)?
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Originally Posted by BarbZ
Originally Posted by FranW
I use Aqua Net all the time. It has not seemed to hurt my machine. Note: I do wash every quilt after it is finished and before it is used/gifted/donated!
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Wow, I never heard of that ! thanks for the info.
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OK, in summation, you can buy 505. You can buy hairspray. You can use both on fabric. One is made for fabric, one is not. Both have chemicals. Hair has oils, so hair spray washes out. Cotton has no oils. 505 may leave a residue in the quilt. Hairspray will leave a residue in fabric.
I think I've got it. If I grease my quilt, I can use cheap hairspray, but shampoo will foam in the washer....Got it! Mwhahahahahaha! |
Hi Amma,
That was just my thought also. BE A shame to piece a quilt then to save a few pennies the dye run... kk2000 is great and is 50% off with the notions at JoAnns and goes a long ways and we know it works great |
myreda
it is the perpelant that is thr same and not ozone friendly.... |
That is just why KK2000 is so nice it goes away on its own or you can touch wit a dry iron and it irons away. Never use water on any temp spray. The KK2000 will become very stickie. If you read the how to use it is a most wonderful tem spray. I even use it for my appliques to get softer appliques.
I use it for my clothesline bowls and baskets too. I use it to apply laces on garments. Great to hold a button place to be stitched... and it is ozone safe and a green product. Do not have to go outside to use it. No awfulllll smellll. Try it you will like it Tee Hee Also if you use the hair spray you need to wash out the chemicals. you don't with the kk2000 it just goes away |
Basting, anyone? Pinning from the back side works, too. Both methods are environmentally friendly. As a longarmer, those glues are difficult to work with-the quilt is just too stiff.
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Why not try spraying a sample piece with the hairspray, sew on it some, thro in the washer and see what happens. I have tried to get ink out wth hairspray and you have to really spray it on heavy and blot blot blot and sometimes spray again and blot. The ones who have tried it seem to not have trouble with color fading? Its been a very interesting read. So many opinions and idea. Thats what this is all about. So the only thing to do I guess, is try it you might like it.LOLOLOL
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