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11-02-2013, 11:18 AM

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Candace

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I haven't found any of the brand name poly thread that will melt when pressing.

There are some that do, you just have to test rather than be sorry.

11-02-2013, 03:28 PM

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Polyester thread stands up to heat but is not fire retardant. It sticks at 440ºF and melts at 483ºF. Why have an iron hotter then 440 for pressing seams?

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11-02-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Candace

If you're pressing it to dry the glue and it's at a high heat, you may have problems with the thread melting or breaking.

Is your statement based on your own personal experience with Bottom Line?

I have used miles and miles of Bottom Line and NEVER had it melt.

11-02-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Peckish

Is your statement based on your own personal experience with Bottom Line?

I have used miles and miles of Bottom Line and NEVER had it melt.

No, the poly thread I had melt was 'Polystar' thread. I doubt my iron was hotter than 440. It was set for cotton fabric and melted the thread. I've heard of other people having the same problem.

11-02-2013, 06:36 PM

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OMgoodness, I just watched the whole video, this method is terrific. I've got to go buy some Elmers and get to binding! Thanks for the heads up.

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Originally Posted by susie337

I stumbled across Sharon Shamber's binding video the same morning I was about to begin binding a sweatshirt jacket for my daughter. It is brilliantly easy and I came out with the finest looking binding I've ever done! I can't address the thread issue, but highly recommend Sharon's video!