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I am really having a hard time these days with iron on *Vilene. I sew a huge amount and I just cannot remember if one uses steam with the iron or not. I have tried both ways and both a disaster. This morning I have rummaged through my bag of Vilene and found a black piece which is years old. I am making a dark shirt so black will be fine. I did the collar with the steam on and the cuffs with the steam off. Both have worked beautifully. I have come to the conclusion that the Vilene we buy here in S. Africa is absolute rubbish these days.
**I know Vilene is the trade name and I am sure that is not what we get here.
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by
Patricia109
02 Apr 2015
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As far as I recall - DRY IRON.
I use a Teflon sheet or a piece of old cotton between the Vilene and the iron to prevent sticky accidents. And sometimes some old sheeting on the ironing board to protect it too.
Look for the dots on the Vilene, that is the glue and that goes against whatever you are ironing it to.
Humidity can affect the results.
Good Luck.
I use a Teflon sheet or a piece of old cotton between the Vilene and the iron to prevent sticky accidents. And sometimes some old sheeting on the ironing board to protect it too.
Look for the dots on the Vilene, that is the glue and that goes against whatever you are ironing it to.
Humidity can affect the results.
Good Luck.
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by
asterixsew
02 Apr 2015
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Good Luck with this one. I have a large amount of the iron on fine stuff that doesn't iron on for very long... them carefully falls off... I do usually use a pressing cloth though.
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I keep mine sealed in a plastic bag as was suggested in the instructions. (same product but another brand beside Vilene)
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I bought two 25m rolls a couple of years ago. One has brandname (Vlieseline), 12 sec **(medium heat) no steam stamped in the selvedge, the other is for stretch fabrics, that has Vlieseline 8 sec ** no steam stamped along the edge. I keep them in plastic sleeves and both work well.
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