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 March 20, 2000
Volume 1, Issue 9
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By Anita Larson
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How to press finished garments of different materials
by Anita Larson, Denver, Colorado
Reprinted with permission from the Hemming away/Anita Larson
BLENDS
Treat material as if it were made entirely of the most delicate fiber listed on the label.
LACE AND EMBROIDERED MATERIALS
Always press on wrong side with the right side laid over a heavy padding or towel to
cushion the raised design portions. Use a pressing cloth; and do not slide the iron . . .
lift it to move it.
NAP FABRICS
Use a very damp pressing cloth - on wrong side. Iron lightly and quickly, to leave
material still steaming. Brush right side to raise the nap and prevent shine, then hang
garment until thoroughly dry.
PILE FABRICS
Preferably, place the fabric face down on a needle board - to preserve the pile. If no
needle board, fold right sides together and press very lightly on first one wrong side
then the other. Use a damp pressing cloth. Always press in the direction the pile lies.
Steaming velvet - over a tub of hot water or with a tea kettle will usually remove
wrinkles and make ironing unnecessary.
SILK
Dampening of fabric leaves water marks. Use a slightly dampened pressing cloth with a dry
cloth between it and the fabric . . . and use only a medium temperature. Press lightly on
wrong side.
SYNTHETICS
Read label and/or test a scrap first. Many synthetics have a better
appearance if drip dried. If ironing is necessary, use the low setting on the iron. Some
rayons, etc. must be handled like silk to prevent water spotting; and nearly all require
use of a pressing cloth (on wrong side of fabric).
UNTREATED COTTON AND LINEN
Dampen the fabric thoroughly and use a high temperature. Pressing directly on the fabric
is quickest, but will create a shine . . which is alright when on wrong side, but
objectionable if you press on right side. A pressing cloth will help sheers to hold their
shapes.
WASH AND WEAR FABRICS
Follow the washing and drying instructions on the hang tag or label. Generally, only light
pressing with a hot iron is necessary.
WOOL
Pressing damp fibers causes shrinkage. Preferably, use a dry press cloth and a steam iron.
If no steam, dampen the press cloth and wring it out thoroughly. Use medium temperature.
Press on wrong side to avoid right-side shine.
Do you have a product or a topic that you
would like to see discussed in this Wild Women Who Sew column? Just email me with your
topics or questions.
Anita, a Wild Woman Who Sews
Wild Women Who Sew is a monthly column at Fabrics.net
Anita Larson is the Publisher of Hemming away Newsletter
For more information, see the Hemming away web site at http://www.hemmingaway.com
or email Anita at editor@hemmingaway.com
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