Pressing cloth substitutes?

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09-17-2014, 04:48 AM

#41

BettyGee

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I have a white linen napkin from where I don't remember, but it makes a great damp pressing cloth. Been using it for years and, knock on wood, never fails.

09-17-2014, 05:06 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by hautewife

Hello,

I am working on a project that I am using fusible binding for. I purchased Pellon 725 Heavy-Duty Wonder-Under fusible web. The directions require the use of a damp press cloth. I've never heard of such a thing. Before I run out and buy one, is there something I can use as a substitute?

Thanks in advance!

Run to the kitchen, tear off a paper towel, wet it in the sink and you've got a damp pressing cloth. And the advantage is if it gets any glue on it, you're going to chuck it into the trash anyway.

09-17-2014, 05:08 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by Onebyone

The best for me is taking two pieces of freezer paper and ironing them together, wax side to wax side. I can make it any size I want. I keep a selection of sizes rolled up in a basket next to my ironing board.

They don't disintegrate when you dampen them?

09-17-2014, 11:16 AM

#44

grandme26

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I use odd cotton fabric or what ever I can find. Dampened down and place between object being presses and iron set on cotton. It protects fabric from the direct iron. I have also. I have also use wash clothes, cotton kitchen towels etc.