tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post7297708695728938154..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Soldering Iron + Synthetic Fabric = Hot Melty Funshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-14742871912006233732016-05-25T17:42:54.088-07:002016-05-25T17:42:54.088-07:00Shams, thank you for the post on the type of solde...Shams, thank you for the post on the type of soldering iron to get. Thank you!My Cookie Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487666859082552429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-42931239659028654752010-05-27T13:13:38.451-07:002010-05-27T13:13:38.451-07:00Thanks, Nikki. You need this sort of hot knife: h...Thanks, Nikki. You need this sort of hot knife: http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Hot-Iron-Knife-Tip/dp/B000Y0NR2E/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1274991089&sr=8-6 <br /><br />Mine came with different tips, but use the pointed one and make sure it's screwed in tight. :) Mine was pretty cheap and I bought it years ago to cut mylar stencils for quilting. Hardware stores and craft stores are the places you would check.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-6357212431774481292010-05-27T13:07:24.055-07:002010-05-27T13:07:24.055-07:00Hi Shams, cute jacket!I came across your blog in m...Hi Shams, cute jacket!I came across your blog in my search to learn how to cut synthetic fabric using a soldering iron...so glad I did. Where did you buy your soldering iron and is there a temperature setting on it? If so, what temperature did you use for the fabric cutting?~Nikkinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-17433064913694836902010-04-07T05:05:47.012-07:002010-04-07T05:05:47.012-07:00I just found your blog. WOW. I love it and this ...I just found your blog. WOW. I love it and this is the most interesting technique ever. And this top is fantastic. There aren't words to describe how much I love it. Fortunately I own a woodburner and all the required tools to play today. Thank you.LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461543882119926595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-40929215010206025452010-02-20T11:37:08.190-08:002010-02-20T11:37:08.190-08:00Just let me know when you're in town, Re. :)Just let me know when you're in town, Re. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-85159272072787665642010-02-20T10:36:39.993-08:002010-02-20T10:36:39.993-08:00You are one fabulous and talented lady! I was jus...You are one fabulous and talented lady! I was just in San Fran over Christmas and my DS1 gave me exactly one hour in Britex! Boy can I spend money fast! Wish you lived closer as you sure would be fun to 'play with.' But since you're on the Pacific and I'm on the Atlantic, maybe next time I visit the kid we could meet for lunch.Re's Home on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570392983997302341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-83823820362913478372010-02-18T17:36:05.273-08:002010-02-18T17:36:05.273-08:00*gasp* that is AMAZING and gorgeous and, at the sa...*gasp* that is AMAZING and gorgeous and, at the same time, cheerful. Excellent job and what a neat technique!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684782126018185634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-43169976135704300672010-02-07T11:46:30.373-08:002010-02-07T11:46:30.373-08:00Too cute!! Fascinating technique - you always hav...Too cute!! Fascinating technique - you always have something fascinating on your blog!!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152942097072530468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-32238247312819473262010-02-06T15:54:15.786-08:002010-02-06T15:54:15.786-08:00Thanks, everyone! Let's do it, Patti. :)Thanks, everyone! Let's do it, Patti. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-45402586249511535442010-02-06T15:24:09.401-08:002010-02-06T15:24:09.401-08:00Oh, Shams, can I come and hang out with you? |grin...Oh, Shams, can I come and hang out with you? |grin| I have one of these gadgets, a piece of glass and all kinds of metal stuff -- I should play! Thanks for the inspiration and I LOVE your top -- gorgeous.Patti Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114862887656840043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-44926594495503118352010-02-05T19:21:16.955-08:002010-02-05T19:21:16.955-08:00Shams, you are so talented! Love the jacket!Shams, you are so talented! Love the jacket!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215919646503092215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-57341108892009346402010-02-04T10:18:18.201-08:002010-02-04T10:18:18.201-08:00How intriguing. You have made a very effective des...How intriguing. You have made a very effective design.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-60200402494796556282010-02-03T18:41:34.375-08:002010-02-03T18:41:34.375-08:00What a great garment and idea. Luckily DH already...What a great garment and idea. Luckily DH already has the solidering iron, so need to find some fabric and try it out. Thank you for the idea.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-72408208268110487712010-02-03T15:30:42.255-08:002010-02-03T15:30:42.255-08:00That is a great top. But do I need another tool? L...That is a great top. But do I need another tool? Love the top.KARIMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016716965565229162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-892595291127816712010-02-03T07:28:53.328-08:002010-02-03T07:28:53.328-08:00Yup, Gwen, put the pointy tip on it and play. Tha...Yup, Gwen, put the pointy tip on it and play. That's the same tool I am using. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-53655401937881842672010-02-03T02:40:38.125-08:002010-02-03T02:40:38.125-08:00What a great technique! Very creative. I have a ...What a great technique! Very creative. I have a wood burning tool that has some interesting tips that you can scorch the fabric with. Oh, it makes me want to go burn something! But not my finger!gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-20249468910450150692010-02-03T02:36:54.455-08:002010-02-03T02:36:54.455-08:00I recall Summerset also did something similar in c...I recall Summerset also did something similar in cutting out flowers for her Garden Path (I think it was called) project. I can't recall how she made or cut her templates though.<br /><br />This is a great project, Shams!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-51764603602597922562010-02-03T01:36:17.484-08:002010-02-03T01:36:17.484-08:00Kathryn, yes, that is the essential technique. I a...Kathryn, yes, that is the essential technique. I am holding the washer down firmly so it won't shift on the fabric - the pressure I am using for the washer has nothing to do with the iron itself. The iron has a sharp, pointed tip on it, so the motion required is similar to tracing with a pencil. If the iron is nice and hot, it cuts pretty quickly, though I usually go around the circle twice, to make sure it cuts through completely. If you practice on a scrap of fabric you get the hang of it pretty quickly. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-60447834753155690682010-02-03T00:33:29.084-08:002010-02-03T00:33:29.084-08:00Questions: can you describe the method a bit more ...Questions: can you describe the method a bit more completely? Do you place the washer on the fabric which has been placed on ceramic and then place the soldering iron on the washer? For how long, approximately, do you apply the heat? Why do you have to push down on the washer, to get it to cut all the way through the fabric? Can you use a small spatula to exert that pressure?<br /><br />TIA,<br />KathrynKathryn, aka fzxdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765109817196426864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-26849862483165761222010-02-03T00:28:09.554-08:002010-02-03T00:28:09.554-08:00Great technique,Shams, despite the burned finger (...Great technique,Shams, despite the burned finger (hope it's getting better). I just love to see your sewing. Always something new and fun!<br /><br />KathrynKathryn, aka fzxdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765109817196426864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48311016194736458942010-02-03T00:11:13.690-08:002010-02-03T00:11:13.690-08:00Oh, My goodness Shams!! You have done it again. ...Oh, My goodness Shams!! You have done it again. It is adorable and as usual, extremely creative and unique. I love it and always appreciate your tutorials too!! Merci beaucoup....Stashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064220415021728232noreply@blogger.com