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Alternative to ironing seams Question
I sometimes do small sewing projects, like changing the hem of some trousers (made of cotton).
For a good looking finish, I would normally need to iron the new hem to create a nice crisp edge. This step often takes more time than the actual sewing work (running down in the basement, setting up the ironing board, waiting for the iron to heat up, iron, put everything back...).
Can I substitute this step? I was wondering if I can maybe use my electric hair straightener instead (it has three temperature settings: 150°C, 175°C and 200°C, which sounds about right for cotton)?
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You can try using pressure with a hard object. Just run something like a pen or plastic knife over the edge of the hem while pushing down (probably after sewing). The pressure will create a crease, although not as good as the iron.
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