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Old 09-02-2011, 05:06 AM
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I do the same thing. I hate in when the iron spews out a stream of water and steam.
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:06 AM
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lol I use both at times, I also use a light starch especially on all the washed fabric to give it stability, even have used a damp pressing cloth. Sometimes you just get that one stubborn wrinkle that doesn't want to go away! LOL
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:07 AM
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I've had to many log cabins get stretched by steam irons while at retreats, etc. Tricky pressing those blocks with steam. So, my rule is no water in my iron unless I'm ironing a recently washed large piece of yard goods before cutting.
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:09 AM
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Im a steamer too and I use spray sometimes
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:14 AM
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Dry iron with spray sometimes.
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:16 AM
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Both, and depends on how wrinkled the fabric is.
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:17 AM
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darn, i gave the kids my iron several years ago. . .now i guess ill have to go buy another! and an ironing board, sigh
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:19 AM
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I use steam but after seeing this it might be better with dry iron and spray bottle
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:25 AM
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Always a dry iron and water bottle near by.
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Old 09-02-2011, 05:39 AM
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Dry iron. If I need more oomph, I spritz with water, if I need MORE oomph, I use homemade Best Press.
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