Fons & Porter show today?
#1
Fons & Porter show today?
I watched the show today - #3304 - and missed what they were doing with a blue pen type of thingy - they ran it over the sewed seam, then finger pressed it, then ironed it - what was in the blue pen? My husband thought they said "softener" - I tried to get this episode online but could only see a preview. Does anybody know what was the purpose of this "softener"?
#3
Yes, your husband is correct. They did say it was a softener. Here it is on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Fabric.../dp/B003W0YZS8 I see they are sold out but they have it here
https://stitchandcrafts.com/fabric-folding-pen/ they explain it well, I see the link doesn't work here in this post, so just type the url in your search bar.
https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Fabric.../dp/B003W0YZS8 I see they are sold out but they have it here
https://stitchandcrafts.com/fabric-folding-pen/ they explain it well, I see the link doesn't work here in this post, so just type the url in your search bar.
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I watched that video and immediately (of course) opened my iPad to check on it. I’m a real gadget person but not going to buy this. I’ve managed pressing great seams so far very well - just don’t see the usefulness of this one.
#6
I saw that too. Since I don't use a steam iron (seem like everyone I ever bought leaks or sprays or shuts off prematurely or something) I decided to try using a Q-tip dipped in water and dabbed on the seam and press. It works absolutely wonderfully. Just one more penny pinching idea.
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I saw that too. Since I don't use a steam iron (seem like everyone I ever bought leaks or sprays or shuts off prematurely or something) I decided to try using a Q-tip dipped in water and dabbed on the seam and press. It works absolutely wonderfully. Just one more penny pinching idea.
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There are mixed reviews on Amazon. I think Oofta has the right idea. I wonder if a small paint brush would work as well.
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