Ironing
By: Kara Schmidt
Ironing
Pressing
How you tell what to set the setting on your iron.
Ironing Guidelines
Fabric Iron Setting Tips
Acetate -1-Press on wrong side while damp.
Acrylic-3
Beaded-1-Place on plush white towel, press on wrong side.
Cashmere - Do not press, steam only.
Corduroy- 7- Place on plush white towel, press on wrong side. Use steam on front to refresh crushed pile.
Cotton, lightweight -5
Cotton, heavyweight-7-Press while damp.
Damask-5-Use cloth between fabric and iron.
Lace-3-Use cloth between fabric and iron.
Linen-5-Iron on wrong side while damp.
Polyester-3
Ramie-3-Iron on wrong side while damp.
Rayon-3-Iron on wrong side.
Satin-3-Press on wrong side with cloth between iron and fabric. Use no steam.
Sequined fabric-Do not iron, use light steam.
Silk-3-Press on wrong side. Use no steam.
Velvet-3-Place on plush white towel, press on wrong side. Use steam on front to refresh crushed pile.
Woven wool-3-Use a damp cloth between iron and fabric. Iron on wrong side.