Sometimes I think I'm a slow learner!
 

I like to put a crisp fold with my steam iron in bindings or thin edging, but I get really tired of burning my fingers. I tried using a stylus etc but these things don't come naturally to me. But today...Eureka! I turned my iron around and ran it BACKWARDS down the fold. I could get my fingers within half an inch of the sole plate and not get burned.
It worked for me.
MaryKatherine

Now that's thinking outside the box. Thanks for the tip!

I never would have thought of that. Gotta try it. I hate steam burns, but I'm addicted to steam.

great idea thanks for the tip

What a great suggestion. Very creative and you have save many burned fingers. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the suggestion. Great idea!

thanks for the tip, I never thought of that

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am about to iron 200+ inches and I know my fingers would have gotten burned. I will definitely work backwards.

Thank you for this innovative idea and for sharing.

We all seem to agree that you came up with a unique solution to an old problem. How many years have I been burning my fingers? Thank You!!

Sometimes before stitching the binding on you can fold it in half and leave the iron in place and pull the binding under the iron. Keeps the fingers safe.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Great tip.

What a GREAT idea!! Just love it when the brilliant people here on the board have "lightbulb" moments...they always benefit ME !!!