I have a difficult time steaming out velvet- although I put the right sides together, the wrinkles etc do not come out or go in on direction. I have heard of Velva Boards or Needle Borads. These are small and not easy to use when doing a large piece (a blanket) Any suggestions? I have heard of an industrial needle board but cannot find one on the web. Thanks for any info!
Conversational Threads
Threads Insider
Get instant access to hundreds of videos, tutorials, projects, and more.
Start Your Free TrialAlready an Insider? Log in
Conversational Threads
Threads Insider Exclusives
View All-
Try Modern Appliqué on Your Next Jacket
-
A Maker Studies Bespoke Tailoring in England
-
Drawn Thread Work by Machine
-
Make Bras That Fit
-
How Traditional Central Asian Ikats are Dyed and Woven
-
Pro Techniques for Sewing with Spandex-Blend Knits
-
Geometric Fabric Designs with Seminole-Style Patchwork
-
Double-Flap Pockets Inspired by a Mid-Century Jacket
-
A Journey to Digital Patternmaking
-
Sew the Ultimate T-shirt
-
Don’t Go It Alone: Collaborate for the Best Design Results
-
Boutis: Adding Dimension with Corded Quilting
-
Work with Darts to Get a Better Fit
-
Sew a Low-Profile Welt Pocket
-
You Can Grow a Dye Garden
-
Trending Details You Can Make: Lush Fabric Flowers
Highlights
-
Sign up for the Threads eletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.See all newsletters -
Sponsored Content
Where to Buy
-
-
-
-
Replies
Try Greenberg and Hammer (sp?) in New York. Let me know if you can't find them. I have their number at my work.
I've been sewing/altering velvet for years, and have never liked using a needle board. I place my velvet on a plush towel over a seam roll and use steam and my fingers to pat the seams open. The distance you keep the iron from the cloth varies according to fiber content. Some rayon velvets will flatten if steam rushes out too hard & fast, so test a swatch first. Let the area you are working on dry thoroughly before moving on to the next.
As for final "pressing", Dry Cleaners may be able to use their large, flat sweater presses, which shoot steam up from the bottom as they brush out the wrinkles.
Becks
This post is archived.