We are well over due for a new oilcloth sewing tip, aren't we? Remember back a few months ago when we chatted about how to press oilcloth, well here is yet another technique that is very handy when you really need a crisp finish to an oilcloth project.
For a really good press ask Martha to lend a hand, my Martha Stewart Craft Book collection helps me ever time. Yesterday I needed to "press" a few dozen oilcloth dish gloves for a Modern June wholesale order so I grabbed a handful of my books and a nice big tray to do the job.
When you are faced with fluffy folds just neatly stack your project under the pile of large books.
Before
After
Since I had a few dozen cuffs to contend with I made two stacks and then placed a wide tray under the books, then topped it with a heavy suitcase. Now just leave it there overnight and in the morning you will have a beautifully pressed project.
Now, go get crafty!
Now, go get crafty!
4 comments:
great tip, thanks!!
This is an awesome tip! FYI Sister Diane from CraftyPod, just tweeted this tip that was posted on craft. See here: http://twitter.com/SisterDiane Yay!
Brilliant!!! The best solutions are often the most simple ones.
I posted a link to your tutorial at Craft Gossip Sewing Blog: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-pressing-oilcloth-for-a-crisp-finish/2009/05/01/
--Anne
I sure wish that would work for wrinkled clothes!! LOL
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