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Expert: Angela - 12/9/2009


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Hi, I have a piece that has been stitched but folded for a while and it has creases. I have tried steam pressing them but they do not come out completely. Should I launder the piece or just wet it? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks so much. Janice Bruno

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Hello, Janice

I would try wetting it down with a spray bottle first, and then iron it on a cotton setting.  If that doesn't work, then try wetting it down, roll it into a towel to remove the excess water, and then re-iron it, and see if that works.

Good luck, and I hope that you can get the creases out. :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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