Starching little pieces; slick trick
10-29-2012, 03:21 PM
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Here's what I do: I put all the little pieces in a zip-log bag and spray the starch into the bag. I close the bag, removing the air, so that the starch gets absorbed into everything. Once everything is wet, I take it out and press it on a sheet covering my ironing board.
10-29-2012, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by diamondee
I don' t know about wax for an iron, does it work like a polish so it glides over the fabric? what got me is the 1/2 inch log cabins. WOW
10-29-2012, 08:12 PM
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Antylu, I love this tip and it came at the right time. When I have finished the two quilts I'm working on I intend to make DH a red and white Courthouse Steps quilt. Red and White are the colours of his football team here in Aussie land.
10-30-2012, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Peckish
Wax paper also works great for lubricating light bulbs, makes them easier to twist into the lamp. I've always liked to use parchment for ironing.
Also - I believe the only major difference between Best Press and regular spray starch is that Best Press has surfactants that help it absorb into the fabric faster. It still contains starch. I use non-aerosol Niagra spray starch and have found that if I simply let it soak into the fabric for a minute or two, I don't get any scorching or flakes.
Also - I believe the only major difference between Best Press and regular spray starch is that Best Press has surfactants that help it absorb into the fabric faster. It still contains starch. I use non-aerosol Niagra spray starch and have found that if I simply let it soak into the fabric for a minute or two, I don't get any scorching or flakes.
10-30-2012, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
QUESTION:
any pro or con advice on irons with shiny steel ironing surface versus non-stick ??
any pro or con advice on irons with shiny steel ironing surface versus non-stick ??
10-30-2012, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by antylu
Wow! Peckish, I had occasion this morning to try the wax paper on the light bulb before screwing in; it almost twirled itself in!!! I am impressed, thanks for that great tip!
I learned that trick years ago when I worked at a clothing store. We rubbed wax paper on all the metal fixtures that the clothes hung on, which made the hangers slide easily. Drives me crazy now when I shop and the hangers don't slide, makes me want to wax them! lol.
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