Finger Pressing
09-18-2014, 11:21 AM
#31
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Do you have a mini iron or a bone presser/creaser (I think that is the name of it)-mine is made out of bamboo and looks like a large tongue depressor with a point on the end. I use the both of mine when I go to the daughter's in UT and I don't want to take a large iron/board (she doesn't have either !LOL). I don't really have any good luck with finger pressing at all.
09-18-2014, 08:51 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I'm guessing the venue's electric wiring can't handle that many irons. They draw a lot of juice.
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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I actually think I have one of those wood gizmos... forgot about it!
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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I actually think I have one of those wood gizmos... forgot about it!
jeri....but I'm not a pro by any means
09-18-2014, 08:56 PM
#34
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Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter
I use half of a wooden clip clothespin to finger press. It has a slanted end and is just the right size. They usually slide apart easily at the metal spring.
The funny part is that my husband sees it laying by my machine and puts it back together thinking it is broken and he'll fix it. This has happened numerous times and I just take it apart again and not say a word. It has now become one of those little unspoken tender spots of love.
The funny part is that my husband sees it laying by my machine and puts it back together thinking it is broken and he'll fix it. This has happened numerous times and I just take it apart again and not say a word. It has now become one of those little unspoken tender spots of love.
09-18-2014, 10:57 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by tessagin
I use a spoon but I hold it in my hot little hand and gives off a little heat. Also if you hold it against the sewing machine light bulb, it'll give off enough heat. A craft/popsicle stick works also.
09-19-2014, 12:04 AM
#36
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I remember my mom finger pressing. She would pinch the seams and then kind of fan fold them as she went along. Hard to describe but it doesn't distort the fabric especially if you have a bias. I have used the "little wooden iron" but prefer to do it mom's way.
09-19-2014, 05:50 AM
#39
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I was at a retreat once where irons were limited because they take lots of electricity and can cause problems with thrown breakers I am thinking this is the reason as they know how many will work to save an overload
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