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    Old 03-24-2016, 05:46 AM
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    HI everyone, I am working with a panel that has been folded for several years now. Do you have any suggestions on what to do to get the wrinkles out? I used starch and that helped with 95 % of them. TIA
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    Old 03-24-2016, 06:12 AM
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    I would wash on gentle cycle then dry on low since it's been several years.
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    Old 03-24-2016, 06:21 AM
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    I would just give it an overnight soak. Sometimes I can seem to get the fold out of the middle of a piece of fabric.
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    Old 03-24-2016, 06:37 AM
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    I sometimes put a badly wrinkled piece of fabric in the bathtub and soak it for a bit. I don't wring it out as that just causes more wrinkles. I let the water drain out and leave it laying in the bottom of the tub until enough water has come out to hang it to almost dry. I then iron it completely dry.
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    There are wrinkle release products on the market, but a diluted white vinegar solution works too. Google it to get proportions.
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    Old 03-24-2016, 07:21 AM
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    Toss it in the dryer on low heat for 20 minutes with a damp towel.
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    Old 03-24-2016, 06:09 PM
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    I've heard that white vinegar in spray bottle with water--not sure of proportions though
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    Old 03-25-2016, 06:09 AM
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    One tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of water in a spray bottle. It's TERRIFIC!!!
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    Old 03-25-2016, 09:27 PM
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    Maybe try a damp towel laid over it overnight.
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    Old 03-25-2016, 11:13 PM
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    Love all these suggestions must remember them. Good luck
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