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I usually take a linen tea towel dampen it and then steam the creases out on the back side of the piece. If I find it's terribly wrinkled from the front I use the press cloth since it's linen and see through I will iron around the stitching as to not flatten the stitches. Now good quality glass beads shouldn't be affected by pressing, but cheaper plastic ones will melt, so care is needed also metallics and rayon floss may be affected, so always take care and test before you start on it ......... lower the temperature setting. The linen setting on my iron is the hottest setting so I know it won't affect my tea towel and use the linen setting on my finished linen pieces, but I will start at a lower setting and work my way up. :) I don't want to scorch my finished piece. 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I usually take a linen ...[/quote] Thank you that is very detailed & useful :) xx [useip] => 161.73.153.77 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 10 ) ) Iron Aida - how hot?-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

birdcageseasons Publish time 2013-9-29 23:50

Iron Aida - how hot?


This might be a silly question, but what is the best temperature/setting to iron a work on Aida? Since it is cotton, I would go for the highest, 3 point setting, but I worry that that might be too much.

Thanks xx

Sylvana Publish time 2020-8-8 07:13

Edited by Sylvana at 2020-8-8 00:14

I iron it at the cotton stand 30 degrees and let it a bit wet, lay it flat to dry, your work looks then so good. :)

CutieMark Publish time 2014-1-5 16:12

witch62 replied at 2013-9-30 02:27 static/image/common/back.gif
first
put avery fluffy White towel on your iron board



This is how I do it too - I haven't had a problem with melting any metallic thread using the cotton setting.

birdcageseasons Publish time 2020-6-2 05:26

Yes exactly, with a towel between your iron and the aida you should not have any problem, the towel will protect the aida and the threads.

MG Publish time 2020-8-2 15:00

Muy buena pregunta,protege el bordado con un paño o toalla.

mardy Publish time 2020-2-8 06:06

I iron cotton setting with stitching side down on a fluffy towel

Isabel99 Publish time 2020-7-30 07:21

i put it on cotton mode and put a damp cloth on top

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 10:37

Following this thread

tattyteddy Publish time 2020-7-27 06:26

Thanks for sharing

Иринаа Publish time 2020-8-23 13:57

на максимум

Spooky-Nurse Publish time 2013-9-29 23:58

I go for the cotton setting as Aida is a natural fabric and can be quite stiff - just need to be careful to not iron over the stitches themselves as they are easily (and permanently) flattened if you do.

birdcageseasons Publish time 2013-9-30 00:36

Spooky-Nurse respondió a las 2013-9-29 23:58 static/image/common/back.gif
I go for the cotton setting as Aida is a natural fabric and can be quite stiff - just need to be car ...

Thanks!

I didn't know the stitches could be flattened - is there a way to avoid that?

xx

witch62 Publish time 2013-9-30 02:27

first
put avery fluffy White towel on your iron board

second
put your stitche piece on the towel face down,
i meanput the front of the work on the towel and the back up
so you will steam your work from the back

as i am Always worried to make a mess
i put a soft piece of fabric, also White - an old piece of sheet -
between my iron and my stitched work
then stream steam steam and then softly iron it but lower then cotton,
usually i use wool setting

give it a test, if it works for you as i does for me, then you are set ;P

birdcageseasons Publish time 2013-9-30 06:07

Fantastic advice, thanks xx

seditas Publish time 2013-9-30 09:57

:D:D:D:D:D:D Tu pregunta no es tonta, pero la traduccion es horrible

LouAnna Publish time 2013-9-30 11:45

Edited by LouAnna at 2013-9-30 23:17

I also use a dampened press cloth as witch62 does on a thick cotton towel.   I usually take a linen tea towel dampen it and then steam the creases out on the back side of the piece.If I find it's terribly wrinkled from the front I use the press cloth since it's linen and see through I williron around the stitching as to not flatten the stitches.   
Now good quality glass beads shouldn't be affected by pressing, but cheaper plastic ones will melt, so care is needed also metallics and rayon floss may be affected, so always take care and test before you start on it ......... lower the temperature setting.The linen setting on my iron is the hottest setting so I know it won't affect my tea towel and usethe linen setting on my finished linen pieces, but I will start at a lower setting and work my way up.:)   I don't want to scorch my finished piece.

slaho330 Publish time 2013-10-27 11:42

Thanks for the advice. I have always wondered what the best way to iron finished works is.

thesquish9 Publish time 2014-1-4 02:51

After reading this it has occurred to me that I am not nearly gentle enough with my work...

birdcageseasons Publish time 2014-1-4 19:57

LouAnna replied at 2013-9-30 11:45 static/image/common/back.gif
I also use a dampened press cloth as witch62 does on a thick cotton towel.   I usually take a linen...

Thank you that is very detailed & useful :)

xx
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