I'm interested in this machine for felting wool using very hot water and agitation. Does anyone have any experience with that? Will it work?
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I don't have experience with doing that, but this machine does have a limit to how hot the water can be that you put in it. How hot are you looking to go? If the water is too hot for you to touch/ work with, it is too hot for this machine. I generally go by the rule of "if I would shower in this temperature, then we are okay, anything hotter is pushing it". Its made out of plastic, and the parts can melt if you go to, say, boiling.
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No it will not cut through felt. Its not sharp enough to cut through the fibrous of the felt. It may cut a little, but you definitely not get a good clean cut. I am afraid that it may dull the hole puncher if you use it on other fabrics that's not leather.
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I've used it on wool sweaters successfully yes. But I don't have many because I live in California, so they are a bit heavy.
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It says it needs hot water, but I'd try it with cold if you anticipate needing it often. One thing to be careful of is the amount of soap you add. The amount that's called for seems to be a bit too much--at least for my wool carpeting. Any residue attracts dirt like a magnet! I think I'm going to try clear water and a surface stain remover.
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Some sort of heating device is necessary. I used a crafting heating tool and it worked great, got much hotter than needed. Someone suggested a hair dryer would work but I did not try it.
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I've used it on my wool rugs with good results. I haven't used it yet On my shag rug as it's new, but plan to in the future.
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Funny that you ask. I own/operate a dry cleaners. This comforter was purchased as a replacement for one of my customers because the one she had was accidentally water washed. The care label did not state dry cleaning only nor do not water wash. Long story short, because of the wool inside I would not recommend washing it in water. Even with the comforter air dried after the cold wash, there was noticeable deformation and shrinkage. Dry Clean if you have the option available to you. Hope that helps.
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I am not positive that it would not tear felt wool, if I was you I would try a piece and check it out. But for me, I only have used the hole punch on leather only. It is a steady product and probably would work, but not sure for lack of experience with felt.
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I think you'd be best not to. It's quite nice just as is. If I were going to wash it and not dry clean as recommended, I'd avoid any agitation. Wash in bathtub, drip dry. The wool isn't going to get more lofty, but you'd risk making it clump up in the dryer.
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Thanks for your question. Yes It is a great machine that will work on any light or even heavy duty work. Perfect for all your every day mending, and for any sewing projects.
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did you ever try it on felt? I want to make iron on letters for a halloween costume.
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I am sure you can place warm water vs hot water... however, you decrease the cleansing aspect perhaps by 50% by doing so. We have wool carpeting (beige) throughout our house & utilizing hot water had no adverse affect. That said, however, Bissell.com has an 800 number for customer service and calling them and asking the question about hot.vs warm.water would best be answered by the professionals to allay any fears you might have.
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Yes, I have cut thru felted material for a project and the OLFA cutter works great!
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This machine has been GREAT. I use assorted threads. I do not use plastic because it does not always last in dry cleaning and pressing. This machine has been one of my best investments. P.S. I have a small alterations shop.
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It will cut cotton. I have also been successful cutting acrylic felt but forget about wool felt or other types of fabric. Also be aware that to cut any fabric you have to back it with fairly heavy iron on adhesive. This isn't always ideal for things like appliqu since it will create a very stiff quilt.
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I washed my Faribault wool blanket and it came out great. Have not yet washed my 1950s vintage Hudson's Bay blanket but am now willing to try, based on the successful outcome.
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I just ironed mine last week before a shoot. You can steam also and another trick of wetting the muslin while it's hanging is said to work - though - I have not tried that one. The real trick is managing 20 ft. of material...