Stupid ironing question

Did you try sizing or spray starch? Got me puzzled too.

Kay Ahr > This sounds stupid, but the fabric I have chosen for a swap seems to be

Over the years I've run into a few fabrics that just seem to be cursed- usually heavier fabrics and usually a muslin. My suggestion would be don't use it. If it looks that "sad" after ironing, just think how your quilt would look after washing it! You, nor anyone else, wouldn't want to spend all the time and effort and money to make a quilt that will cause you to be unhappy with the finished product. JMNSHO

Leslie & The Furbabies > This sounds stupid, but the fabric I have chosen for a swap seems to be

Try ironing it when it's wet (as in just washed), and if that doesn't tame it then don't use it.

Michelle:

Are you sure you're not being oversensitive? I'm in the swap and already used the fabric in question, and it seemed fine to me. I double-checked the scraps I have left and they aren't particularly wrinkly, even after being folded up and stuffed in a tub. It is beautiful fabric, too.

Connie D

Kay,

The starch did the trick. Thank you! I hadn't even thought of starch because I never use it. (I'm not even sure why I had any stuffed in the back of my sewing closet.)

Michelle > Did you try sizing or spray starch?

Hi Leslie,

I know the kind of fabric you mean, and this isn't quite that bad. I had a piece of muslin once that was totally untameable.

Michelle > Over the years I've run into a few fabrics that just seem to be cursed-

Thanks for the tip, Cheryl. I'll save this one for future reference. :-)

Michelle > Try ironing it when it's wet (as in just washed), and if

Hi Connie,

I think you're probably right. I was a little disgruntled that the fabric didn't stay as flat as it was when I just finished ironing it, although it was improved over the just washed and dried look. And, when I received your beautiful blocks back, the fabric looked great. Made me think you knew something about ironing that I didn't. :-)

Michelle > Michelle:

No tricks at all! I have several chemical sensitivities so I rely on plain stuff for most everything I do (plain water, plain steam, plain elbow grease). Not that I had to use any elbow grease on your fabric.

Connie D

Oh Connie, I didn't know about your chemical sensitivites. Having allergies to pollens and mold, I can sympathize. I know we've already been through one "your pick" swap together, but is there anything I should be aware of before sending the block I make for you back? I don't want to set off any reactions!

Michelle > No tricks at all! I have several chemical sensitivities so I rely on plain