michaelman2
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Okay, now this I have never seen...you are right, the small tubes are very expensive...this is a find..THANKS!
Need Advice on Vintage Iron Care, Please
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Just bought a GE dry iron, model 703
I am learning how to replace jeans pocket liners with the iron on liner patch things - so I bought a GE dry iron, model 703. Was looking for the instructions for it, how about general instructions for how to use a dry iron? I assume keep a spray bottle of water nearby and spritz the fabric occasionally, I am reading I just need a bit of heat to melt the glue for the patch, use an old t-shirt between the patch and the iron - what setting? Bought an ironing board -
I am learning how to replace jeans pocket liners with the iron on liner patch things - so I bought a GE dry iron, model 703. Was looking for the instructions for it, how about general instructions for how to use a dry iron? I assume keep a spray bottle of water nearby and spritz the fabric occasionally, I am reading I just need a bit of heat to melt the glue for the patch, use an old t-shirt between the patch and the iron - what setting? Bought an ironing board -
bpetersxx
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start out slow and carefully
use medium heat and work up
These vintage irons get HOT
But they do take wrinkles out beautifully
I got one like my grandma had power spray kind
use medium heat and work up
These vintage irons get HOT
But they do take wrinkles out beautifully
I got one like my grandma had power spray kind
Consult directions for patching material being used for suggestions on correct iron temperature. Usually isn't very high but needs to be warm enough to melt whatever adhesive is used on mending material.
Like sad irons before them electric "dry" irons were used on laundry that was damp. This being either taken down from line when almost dry or sprinkled/sprayed or whatever application of water, rolled up, allowed to sit then ironed.
Spray bottle is useful for stubborn wrinkles but material really should be evenly moist before ironing. SB does come in handy for dampening areas that have slightly dried out before being ironed.
Like sad irons before them electric "dry" irons were used on laundry that was damp. This being either taken down from line when almost dry or sprinkled/sprayed or whatever application of water, rolled up, allowed to sit then ironed.
Spray bottle is useful for stubborn wrinkles but material really should be evenly moist before ironing. SB does come in handy for dampening areas that have slightly dried out before being ironed.
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