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Ironing Velvet

Mary_Zieglgansberger | Posted in Fabric and Trim on

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What is the piece of equipment called that you lay velvet on to iron it. It is spiked. Haven’t seen one since High School sewing classess. I want to buy one (what ever its called) but, local fabric store has no clude about what I am talking about. Anyone know what this thing is called out there? Would appreciate any help. Thanks for the help!:)

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  1. Jean_ | | #1

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    This is from 'Sewing with Velvet"

    Pressing

    Never touch the iron to the velvet. Use a low iron setting, but set so steam still will be produced. To keep the pile from being crushed, use a velvet needle board, a Velvaboard which is a synthetic velvet pressing board, a thick terrycloth towel or a large scrap of velvet placed over the ironing board. Steam from the wrong side of the fabric. Gently finger-press seams open. To avoid seam impressions use a seam roll or a seam stick. Before handling, allow the velvet to dry completely.

    1. ellen_drews | | #2

      *Jo Ann fabrics has the velvet needleboard with their notions, around $20.

      1. janine | | #3

        *You can find a needle board on Clotilde.com site. Not cheap. There is also a pressing type pad that allows the nap to remain standing if you will while you STEAM the velvet.Janine

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