Iron on or Off in between sewing squares
#51
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Location: Lansing, MI
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I have one iron that turns off after a few minutes which works well for me. Then when I'm done for the day, I manually shut it off. But, I also have a small iron I keep by my sewing machine that's great for piecing. I leave it on while I'm working then turn it off when I'm going to be away from it for a while. To remind me that it's on, I put a hair scrunchy on my wrist as a reminder. I had to do that when I left it on overnight ( :shock:
hope this helps !!
hope this helps !!
#53
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: currently central new jersey
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Originally Posted by vandeaner
has anyone ever had problems with spray sizing? Ironing board is set up on a wood floor never thought anytning of the overspray--didn't see it didn't bother me! oops big trouble when I put the board away--both DH and myself have had major slips and falls in that area. of course I will never admit the reason for the slippery floor. Put a rug over it and all is well!!!
#54
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: currently central new jersey
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Originally Posted by blahel
i am different to everybody else..i do as much sewing as I can and then do a heap at once and then turn the iron off. My iron is in the laundry and my sewing machine in the lounge and they arent next to each other but i like the idea of having to get up and stretch regularly too! I also dont like big power bills...
love to stretch, auto shut-off.
#55
Originally Posted by lfw045
I finger press.......then press when the top is finished. That way I don't have to worry with it......it's faster that way too.
Isn't it nice we don't all do things the same way.......lol.
Isn't it nice we don't all do things the same way.......lol.
#56
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Desert Hot Springs, CA
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These days I have to combat forgetfulness. So I have a system--if I remember to use it! I have a slip on bracelet next to the iron. When I turn on the iron, I put on the bracelet. When I turn off the iron, I take it off and put it back. If I'm running around later and see that I have on my bracelet, I check the iron and take off the bracelet.
#58
Hi
My husband got me a black and decker iron for Christmas one year that has an automatic shut off feature. It will shut down after a certin amount of time and willnot turn back on until you lift it up.
It willbee when shutting down and beep when it has reached the set temp.
He too was afraid that I was going to burn the house down while we slept.
I too got a fun wake up call in the morning. :wink:
Liz
My husband got me a black and decker iron for Christmas one year that has an automatic shut off feature. It will shut down after a certin amount of time and willnot turn back on until you lift it up.
It willbee when shutting down and beep when it has reached the set temp.
He too was afraid that I was going to burn the house down while we slept.
I too got a fun wake up call in the morning. :wink:
Liz
#59
I think they should be made with people motion detectors. If you're in the room with the iron, it's on. When you leave the room it shuts itself off.
Best of both worlds and safety wouldn't be an issue. At least in my world that's how it would work. :)
Best of both worlds and safety wouldn't be an issue. At least in my world that's how it would work. :)
#60
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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I try and work in blocks...turning the iron off in between. My iron doesn't shut off automatically, but beeps madly if you leave it for any length of time. I have the iron set up in the laundry room and usually sew on the dining room table, so hop up and stretch between "jobs" and if the iron takes a bit to warm up, its time to put the kettle on.
Does anyone use those mini irons? I have been tempted to splash out and buy one, but they are expensive and I think I may be inclined to forget it's there and give myself a nasty burn.
Does anyone use those mini irons? I have been tempted to splash out and buy one, but they are expensive and I think I may be inclined to forget it's there and give myself a nasty burn.
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