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07-31-2011, 03:27 PM

#51

jpthequilter

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Originally Posted by Nolee

Why, with some fabric, won't the wrinkles come out no matter how much you iron it or steam iron it. It makes me crazy. Is it something with the fabric or what? I need a solution or else have to change out the fabric in my quilt.

Is it 100% cotton? If it is a poly blend, you might want to change it out.
I know it sounds wierd, but I had that happen once, too.
and the wrinkles never came out.

07-31-2011, 03:33 PM

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ploverwi2

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My mom used to sprinkle the clothes that she was going to iron, pop them into a plastic bag, and into the fridge for a while, usually over night. Every single wrinkle came out. Sometimes, when I just can't get the wrinkles out, I use her method, and it works every time. Starch on the back side helps too.

07-31-2011, 03:35 PM

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ploverwi2

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I almost peed my pants, when I read your post. You are too funny!!

07-31-2011, 03:39 PM

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oldcottontop

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ploverwi2 what is that standing next to you in your avatar? Looks like a leopard.

07-31-2011, 04:03 PM

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CAS49OR

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Originally Posted by Nolee

I had the same issue before. Sometimes it IS the fabric. Did the steam, starch, etc. nothing worked.

07-31-2011, 05:24 PM

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Suz

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I say vinegar/water also.

07-31-2011, 06:38 PM

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JeanieG

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Originally Posted by dsch

The Dollar Stores have something called Wrinkle Release that seems to work for most of my fabric wrinkles. Now if they'd just make some thing like that for my face/body! :)

LOL, me too dsch!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

07-31-2011, 08:04 PM

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g-maquilts

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Originally Posted by Suz

I say vinegar/water also.

I've heard (in the old days) to use the vinegar and water and a brown paper bag. Never tried it though.

07-31-2011, 08:17 PM

#59

Dee

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I use sizing.

07-31-2011, 08:32 PM

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Grandma Mary

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nolee

Cracked me up, Jan!!!!

My fabric was from the quilt shop, a batik. I'll sure try the vinegar.

I learned to use a white vinegar soaked pressing cloth during the old Stretch and Sew days. It put creases IN a double knit, but it also took creases out! I had a light weight, white piece of fabric that I used as the pressing cloth. I put it in a small bowl of vinegar, wrung it out and laid it over the fold. Give it a try. It smells very pungent, so prepare yourself!