Did your fabric slip again on the ironing board? Yet another wrinkle in your quilt block?
If you're having these issues, you may be using an ironing surface that just isn't designed to hold onto the fabric.
In comes the wool ironing mat. A wool mat means a durable grip, double-sided heating (aka less flipping for that perfect iron), and portability so you can take it anywhere. Once you get this fantastic yet straightforward ironing upgrade, here is how to use a wool ironing mat in a few simple steps.
Step-by-Step for Using a Wool Ironing Mat
Just like with any ironing project, you'll want to have a smooth, flat surface to support your ironing. What's great about an ironing mat is that you can move it quickly to any table without having to drag out the ironing board!
Once your wool ironing mat is level on your table, follow these easy steps:
- Lay your fabric down on the mat according to the sewing instructions.
- Spread out the fabric to be as flat as possible, ensuring no wrinkles exist on the fabric's underside either.
- Make sure your iron's settings are correct for the type of fabric you're pressing.
- Begin to iron according to the sewing instructions (typically mere seconds).
- Voila. You're all set on both sides of the fabric.
That's what's great about having an ironing mat made of wool. The heat is retained within the layers of wool, and that heat penetrates the underside of the fabric. This process means that you're ironing both sides of the material without even having to flip it.
So without even knowing it, you are saving time and energy by not having to flip your pieces back and forth over and over continuously. You can get the same result by merely ironing one side.
Awesome, huh?
You Have the How-To, but Why Have a Wool Ironing Mat?
We sewing types know how much time is spent ironing while creating our quilting masterpieces or heirlooms or next fashion pieces—a lot.
That's why you must have efficient tools that are easily at your disposal so you can say goodbye to tedious and overly-difficult tasks. And that's why you need a wool ironing mat, also known as a wool pressing mat.
The Love Sew team put a lot of time and effort into creating a wool ironing mat that is not only high-quality and durable but portable and efficient as well. First, we only source materials from people who care. That's why our 100% New Zealand Wool comes from people who only deal with wool, so they know a thing or two about it.
This wool is tightly felted together, and this composition means your quilt blocks and fabric won't move around like it would on a cotton ironing board top.
Having a wool ironing mat means you can eliminate the need for sprays or steam because you can use it to achieve the perfect iron job.
And, at a ½ inch thickness, you won't have to worry about lugging around a heavy ironing board across the room. This is a perfect size for your tabletop and your storage area.
Achieve Precise Ironing with A Wool Mat
You need an excellent ironing mat to help you move quickly through tedious sewing projects, and a wool ironing mat is a perfect solution to your problems. The ease of mobility, the double-sided heating, and the grip all make it impossible for you to say no to this simple yet effective ironing surface.
At Love Sew, we love our community. That means we only promote products that we would use ourselves so you can be assured it is of excellent quality.
Happy sewing.
