ironing board-what all would you use for it?
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ironing board-what all would you use for it?
I have insul-brite and twill fabric. Should I put aluminum foil down first? An extra layer of warm & natural underneath? I can't remember what I've done in the past...
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For quilting, it's generally considered best to have a fairly solid surface (not too soft) in order to get crisp seams. Sharon Schamber has several Youtube videos that show how to make a pressing board. You could use the same information for your ironing board. Here's a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGbXou_u4c
I would not use insul-brite at all. I made my "big board" with one layer of Warm and Natural covered with a layer of coarse cotton fabric (sorry, forgot the name; it's inexpensive at Walmart).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGbXou_u4c
I would not use insul-brite at all. I made my "big board" with one layer of Warm and Natural covered with a layer of coarse cotton fabric (sorry, forgot the name; it's inexpensive at Walmart).
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My old board had warm and natural plus fabric on it. Eventually it needed replaced. In the meantime I had read that insul-brite reflects the heat back up and improves ironing so when I replaced the covers, I added insul-brite and could really tell the difference in pressing. So I will use the insul-brite but will skip any extra batting. I thought I read something about adding aluminum foil but maybe I was mistaken. So I'll skip that. thanks!
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I like a hard surface to iron and press on. It has more stability and makes it easier to press. This may be an old wives tale but years ago I heard a tip about those metallic covers. The source stated that if you are not careful they can scorch the fabric because they reflect the heat back into the fabric and super heat it.
I have always liked using plain duck cloth for my covers with two layers of W&N batting under it and pulled very tight. It works for me.
I don't know if metallic covers actually will scorch fabric but the theory seems logical, and if you like to iron with a very hot setting how much are you really increasing the temp and the amount of time you leave the iron in place?
Oh! It just gets more confusing!
peace
I have always liked using plain duck cloth for my covers with two layers of W&N batting under it and pulled very tight. It works for me.
I don't know if metallic covers actually will scorch fabric but the theory seems logical, and if you like to iron with a very hot setting how much are you really increasing the temp and the amount of time you leave the iron in place?
Oh! It just gets more confusing!
peace
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