I am a bit behind with this thread, but besides the ordinary press cloth, there are some new tech stuff that helps to handle the pressing needs of contemporary fibers. All of these I originally discovered in the Clotilde catalogue. 1. A teflon pressing sheet about 14x24". This is wonderful if you are trying to use any of the bonding fibers. It will take a fairly high heat. (Be sure and not store it absentmindedly with other heaps of Plastic) 2. There is a nylon(?) or maybe teflon mesh sheet about the same size as the above item. It is bound in blue, but looks something like a mesh laundry bag for delicate. This is a favorite for wools, rayon crepes, other delicate fabrics like polychiffon. It allows you to see exactly what you are trying to press, prevents shininess or scorching. 3.A special cloth for press ing trousers or such is a treated cloth that looks like any odd piece of cotton broadcloth but helps especially when changing press lines on hems.
Kathleen ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 7:12 AM Subject: [h-cost] re:ironing/pressing > > Hello, > I've had good results ironing wool using a square of damp lightweight cotton > over the top. I keep pieces of old sheets for the purpose. Also stops the > fabric going shiny. > I love ironing, especially linen! > regards > Joy > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
