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well, that hair iron is the only one I didn't know..I was astounded! A few others are also pretty good <3 thanks so much!

This popped up for me again, love these tips. Just saw a video with seam ripping using your sewing machine for the extra hand. I tried it on taking the side seams and hems out of a cotton shower curtain. made removing those seams with ease. Just place your seam under the pressure foot and put your needle down. Best pair of extra hands ever.

Great item

I'm leary of the slotted strip cutting ruler because if you don't stop at the end there would be a constant nicking of the blade over and over. I'm guessing anyway.. The starch soaking fabric can be used to make ultra stiff bows. I've done it many times.

Sorry but dipping fabric to starch it seems like a lot of extra work. Personally, I'll do it your way and/or slow down and be more precise in my sewing. Sorry but thy dipping looked awful for me that is.

Thank you for sharing this GREAT INFORMATION. I made a shopping list. You are so helpful. I love the "show how it works," so helpful.
I really appreciate it. 😊🍀💖

I use the Creative Grids Stripology rulers they are more stable than the June Taylor slotted ruler and more versatile. Also , your rotory blade will cut into the June Taylor one because the plastic is softer. I can't do without the Stripology rulers.

I do the soak fabric in a bucket of starch and have done up to 7 yards at a time. I don't have any trouble ironing after its dry, mist it and its board stiff

My hack for thread and bobbins. First, get a bobbin case that holds about 2 dozen bobbins in it. Second, for the thread, put a small piece of scotch tape on the end of the thread to keep it from coming undone. You’ll have all your bobbins in one spot and all the spools of thread stay neat. Easy!

Would you please let me know the name of the ruler’s name the has a border with the inside square that can be removed to do the outside. Thanks

You need to use steam when you iron fabric immersed with Sta Flo. I have no trouble. No aerosol spray killing our ozone.

I would love to know about paperless paper piecing. Is it easy and worth it?

When using the stripology to cook perfect strips you have to use a regular rotary blade. I love mine!!!

Once you take your fabric out of the dryer you can take a water bottle and spray a little water and those wrinkles will come right out😁 whatever you do don't use a lot of pressure when ironing or drag your iron across your already cut fabric😁

Kim at Fat Quarter Shop soaks EVERY SINGLE piece of her material with starch😁

I love the graph paper hack 🥰

I ABSOLUTELY Love the flat iron hack BUT I noticed that you would press and then dragged that will definitely stretch your material. I'm gonna get out my flat iron and give it a try!!!

I use hand weights to hold my phone rulers in place.

Hello Walmart? I’m coming to buy a flat iron!

Shockers! A tool designed to iron your hair flat will iron fabric flat. Who would've thought. SERIOUSLY?

Soaking pre washed fabric in the “moderate” starch ratio —follow instructions on bottle work great for me—I wash the fabric, soak it in starch solution for 5-10 min and then dry—no white flakes, not problems ironing

Wow you’re a genius lolol I need to stop watching your videos and finish my chores lolol thanks again 💗

I use pipe cleaners to put my thread and bobbins together. The pipe cleaners are flexible and holds them together.

Love the flat iron tip! I have often used mine to "iron" something I have on when there's a small wrinkled spot- while I'm doing my hair. lol

I absolutely love your channel!! The idea with the shaver as a seam ripper is great for us with arthritis.

I like the martelli strip ruler because it doesn't slide. I see your using the martelli rotary cutter.

The beard trimmer seam ripping is genius!

The slotted ruler does fe awkward but it is very helpful when cutting a number of strips from one fabric. No need to move the ruler after each cut. I now have 4 irons and 2 clover mini ir9ns, but I am tempted to try the flat iron!

When I dip fabric in sta flo solution, I hang it to dry flat on a clothesline and Iron out the creases after they dry. I haven't experienced any problems with ironing out the creases.

Should I wash and dry all fabric before making garments or quilts?

I mix the liquid starch 50/50 with water and use a spray bottle. you have to shake the spray bottle occasionally. works great. and way cheaper than Mary Ellens best press. You can dilute the starch a little more than I did and it works well.

Excellent tips! Thanks

New sub here, thank you I sure did learn a lot today, I actually had just finished watching a binding video of yours, I really learned a lot on that too, so that & this video convinced me to subscribe, I look forward to learning more.

I have the shape ruler , I have to say I never use it , for some it may work but its not for me , but I love the flat Iron ideia . AND YES LOVE THAT YOU ARE SHOWING HOW TRICKS WORK LOL

Love to hear about hacks. My rotary cutter is my ripping hack. Especially good for double-stitched seams. Hold the seam tight exposing the thre
ads. With a sharp cutter, just barely touch the area. Apply a little tension between so your fingers don't slip. I have never cut myself while ripping -keep a hold on the cutter, move the fabric. 😃

The flat iron hack was cool. I might have to get one. Thanks for sharing.

What about using the flat iron for non-open seams? How well does that work?

Maybe if you hadn't put the liquid strarch items in the dryer and let them air dry under the fan, the wrinkles would have been just as easy to remove? what do you think? Also does the Rustoleam sprayer work even wthen the little white spray button on the spray can is missing? Thanks!

Okay flat iron looks like a winner 😃

I put 1 cup starch to to cups water in a spray bottle.

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In my country we have to watch our electric usage. The hair irons use alot of watts... I use a low watt mini iron for seams. Wish I could use the hair one.

I add that blue bottle starch to water and put in a spray bottle ...that is how I starch my fabric - thanks for the tips :)

I love that for quilt blocks! I have used my flat iron for shirt collars and pocket flaps on pants and shirts.

I got to find my flat iron . And thanks for the tip on the sewing foot I always wondered why the screw was there now I got to get a Slope cut Template .

I use liquid starch and dip fabric. Don't squeeze the fluid out. I hang mine on a wooden clothes rack. I had a plastic container just the right size to catch the drips. Works like a charm.

I tried the flat iron. Love it! Thanks.