Steam Ironing question from a guy quilter
08-04-2010, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by shequilts
A "wooden" iron works just fine for most things. It's cool and dry. You really don't need steam, it shrinks and/or distorts the fabric.
08-04-2010, 05:27 PM
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I use steam for everything except paper piecing. You might try a pressing stick. They are sometimes called seam sticks. They are used in garment sewing and can be really helpful for narrow seams. I can ask about the web site tomorrow if you want.
08-04-2010, 05:30 PM
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Thanks for all the good info. I will try all that you mentioned and maybe I will rethink steam ( I have noticed it streches the fabric some). I am making a drunkard's path into an americana guilt and lots of ironing is required, curved seams you know. Glenn
08-04-2010, 05:39 PM
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Recently I read on this board about someone using a wallpaper seam roller for seams. I am wondering if that could be used first, followed by the iron and get the results needed when lots of ironing is required.
08-04-2010, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
I am always burning my fingers when steam ironing a seam open or setting a seam. Is there a technique I am not aware of? Could I use a bone folder to hold the seam open while ironing? :cry: Thanks, Glenn
Have your tried using wooden skewers? You can pick them up cheap at Walmart or 99 cent store or dollar store.
Just remember that we've all been there and done that! (And probably more than once!)
08-04-2010, 06:42 PM
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When pressing seams open, I use a dress makers ham or sleeve roll. It grabs the fabric, and it doesn't move. A rolled up dish towel works too. Turn off the seam, and use one of the before mentioned tools to hold the seam open as you go. I saw this on a quilt show years ago. It works great for bias seams.
08-04-2010, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by shequilts
A "wooden" iron works just fine for most things. It's cool and dry. You really don't need steam, it shrinks and/or distorts the fabric.
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