What do you do to keep from burning your fingers....

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10-28-2011, 11:39 AM

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emerald46

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I use a chop stick and a small craft iron on little pieces.

10-28-2011, 12:18 PM

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Willa

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My little Clover mini iron works great. Haven't burned my fingers yet.

10-28-2011, 12:34 PM

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nycquilter

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I rarely burn my fingers. I have longish nails most of the time and that helps. I also use my seam ripper as a stiletto or a chop stick. What I tend to burn is my stomach (yeah, I know, don't sew naked--TMI) and my hands (used when I run out of board under the fabric). Will I ever learn??

10-28-2011, 12:45 PM

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quilttiludrop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitsie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deborahlees

It seems every time I try to iron anything small, especially seam binding I am always burning my fingers, some times more than others....what do you do to keep from doing this....Has anyone tried the thermal thimbles....

I use a stiletto (in my case, an old knitting needle) to pin the corner down:

Sounds like a good idea!

10-28-2011, 02:50 PM

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Carron

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have someone else do the ironing for you....lol

10-28-2011, 03:08 PM

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I have an ironing glove. Saw it demonstrated on a Fons & Porter program. Ordered it on ebay -- $13.00. Hairdressers use them also when using curling irons. They work great.