Permanent creases?

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Guys, and gals, I have a request from a serviceman/client of mine that I hadn't a clue about, so I thought I'd throw this out for group wisdom:

he asks me: Anyway, they are really freaky here about having military creases ironed into our uniforms and I'm LAZY! I was hoping you could help me out..... I seem to recall a product that was a liquid w/ a needle-like applicator that I could put on the inside of my creases that would make them more or less permanent. it was sorta like a glue that left no residue or stain.. Do you have any idea what I'm talking about and what the product name is and where I could get some?

ideas anyone?

romanyroamer · Accepted Answer

Could you sew a small line of stiches close to the edge of the creases? Ihave done this in the past for costume pants........Amelia from Australia

meme · Answer

Heard a tip a long time ago, probably can 'Google for it.

It uses vinegar when ironing the creases.

I think it was undiluted to set the crease. Diluted to take the crease out. Maybe someone else knows of this method. It's cheap at least.

itsjoannotjoann · Answer

Yes, vinegar works wonders to set creases in!!  I used to use it when Iwore dress pants to work.  After the initial pressing using thevingegar, the crease needed very little ironing.

Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS · Answer

What I have heard lately is to sew a perfect sewing line with color-matched thread on top and fusible thread on the bottom, then fold carefully and press.  Instant permanent crease.small change wrote:

Sally Holmes · Answer

I think it would be very difficult to get a perfect straight line with a liquid. But it would be fairly easy to sew a straight line using fusible thread in the bobbin and dissolving thread in the needle. Fold along the line and press (hard and hot) to fuse the crease, and the dissolving thread will dissappear with a damp cloth or (better) washing.

Or, he could press the crease, tuck the fusible inside it, and press again. He'd have to make sure the thread was right up against the crease.

Just don't lick that dissolving thread to help it go through the needle's eye! BT,DT LOL!

Sally

CNYstitcher · Answer

ANd here I thought I was the only one who did this...lol.  Yes, I learned really fast .Larisa

Juno · Answer

Nancy Zeiman recommends the fusible thread in the bobin in one of her books.Can't remember which book but if you need the name go down and get the's in my sewing room. Juno

CypSew · Answer

I used undiluted plain white vinegar to keep the creases sharp in my uniform shirt sleeves, my ex's uniforms and also both DSs ROTC uniforms, through out HS and college, never a problem.  A gallon is almost always in my pantry for all kinds of uses.Emily  .

Wanda Moody · Answer

I believe what you are asking about is called Clover Fabric Folding Pen. I first saw it at a sewing machine show, it was a Husqvarna Viking Gallery show. When they demonstrated it, we all were so amazed, it's like magic and it makes a very sharp crease. However, it does not work on impermeable fabrics such as polyester. Everyone wanted one which they had to order. Clover is distributed in USA by Clover Needlecraft. Inc.; Carson, CA

90746-3620 I do not see a web site nor a telephone no. Sorry. You might try a Sewing Machine dealer to see if they have them or could order you one. Good Luck. Wanda

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daisyoink · Answer

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Wanda Moody · Answer

Hey daisyoink,That's it!  It's even listed on the page.  Thanks.  Hope this helps solve the serviceman's problem.  Wanda

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