I have finished a cross-stitch pattern but there are many wrinkles in it. I have heard that it isn't good to iron this material after you have done the needlework. Does anyone know the proper way to get the wrinkles out?
2006-12-22 15:00:05 · 5 answers · asked by highjinx777 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
To get wrinkles out of a finished item, here's what you do.
Put a thick towel on your ironing board (one layer only). Lay your item face down on the towel. Lightly mist with water. Press out the wrinkles using a temperature approbate for the material. NEVER press on the front and never press it on any surface except a towel !!!! When you use this procedure, you won't crush down the stiching you have done.
2006-12-22 17:19:27 · answer #1 · answered by Pat C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If ironing on the backside is not an option, go to a craft store and get one of the bamboo embroidery hoops. Place it in the hoop and keep stretching it until all the wrinkles come out. I am sure the person at the craft store could show you how to do this, if you do not want to take the time to ask, just make sure it is centered, once you have it centered ~ cut off the excess and seal with hot glue. VA-La ~ picture with no wrinkles and framed as well! Good luck and happy holidays! Keep safe!
2006-12-22 16:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jill m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try placing your pattern on the ironing board with the wrong side up, place a towel over it, then iron the towel, to test keep the iron on low to medium temperature and work to higher temperature if necessary. this should get those wrinkles out.
2006-12-22 15:08:25 · answer #3 · answered by SAM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wash the piece in a gentle detergent. Roll it in a towel until damp-dry and press on the wrong side.
2006-12-22 17:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can iron the fabric, but you need to be careful. For more info see this tip - http://crossstitch.about.com/od/tipshoopsandframes/qt/hooptip.htm
2006-12-25 02:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by IheartCrossStitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋