Steam or dry iron for pressing squares
12-12-2010, 11:34 AM
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Spray with starch and WAIT a minute for it to be absorbed into the fabric. Don't know anything about iron buildup.
Most important part of putting an iron to blocks is PRESSING not IRONING.
Most important part of putting an iron to blocks is PRESSING not IRONING.
12-12-2010, 11:37 AM
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You can fill you iron with vinegar. set to steam after soaking for overnight, let it heat up, steam a minute or two over an old towel
I always steam, but press, do not iron!then dump out(carefully!) you might have to repeat several times--this always worked for me.
I use vinegar straight to remove starch build-up. wipe on, let sit, then wipe off....if it is stubborn, heat the iron on 1 or 2.
I always steam, but press, do not iron!then dump out(carefully!) you might have to repeat several times--this always worked for me.
I use vinegar straight to remove starch build-up. wipe on, let sit, then wipe off....if it is stubborn, heat the iron on 1 or 2.
12-12-2010, 12:04 PM
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I use spray starch and then I press,not iron, with steam. Do you have hard water? We have an artisian well which is hard water so I use distilled water in my iron and I never empty it when I'm done pressing.
12-12-2010, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JUNEC
When I starch my fabric - I get a build up of what appears to be starch on the bottom of my iron - what causes that the happen? How do you remove it.
12-12-2010, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by watson's mom
Is there a difference or a 'rule' for using or not using steam for pressing squares. Also, how do I get rust out of my iron, I always forget to empty my iron when I am done. not smart to do that. Thanks you in advance.
12-12-2010, 01:51 PM
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Faultless makes some stuff that will clean the build up off the bottom of your iron. Basically the starch has broken down into sugars and carmelized for want of a better word. I keep an old nasty washcloth near my iron and use the cleaner every time I see buildup starting to happen. It prevents transfer onto your fabric.
12-12-2010, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LivelyLady
Originally Posted by JUNEC
When I starch my fabric - I get a build up of what appears to be starch on the bottom of my iron - what causes that the happen? How do you remove it.
12-12-2010, 05:07 PM
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I have an iron I use for sewing only, it's never had water in it. I love spray starch & keep it handy. Once in a while if I'm sewing knit clothing I'll use a spray bottle of water for my steam. Keeps my iron nice & clean :)
12-12-2010, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JUNEC
When I starch my fabric - I get a build up of what appears to be starch on the bottom of my iron - what causes that the happen? How do you remove it.
12-13-2010, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I agree about replacing the iron. I never heard of rust in them! I also use a dry iron for pressing blocks.
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