The mat gets used every day.
Felted wool pressing mat reviews.
Since the wool mat is felted washing should be okay but i would probably hand wash it.
It brought back so many good memories.
So glad i tried them out.
It also takes me back to those years of owning sheep.
But for this review i decided to run some tests.
The mat smells like warm or steamed wool as you press.
It s kind of hard to describe how this works but the result is that you get a really crisp pressed finish to your fabric and seams without having to press over and.
Others noticed it only after i mentioned it.
I recently purchased the 17 inch wool pressing mat and the smaller 9x9 size.
Wool ironing mat review comparisons with an ironing board this year i have heard a few bits and pieces about wool ironing mats these squishy felted wool mats that supposedly are more efficient at pressing your fabric and sewing as the wool retains the heat so it presses from the top and bottom in one go.
The very first thing i pressed on the mat was this pink binding shown in the photo.
Overall i m vey pleased with the pressing mat and use it every day.
Luckily my bee mates were happy to share their thoughts after using it at a recent 5 day bee treat.
This one is the perfect size to have next to your sewing machine or to take on retreats.
Rdutuok 17x13 5 inches wool pressing mat for quilting ironing pad easy press wooly felted iron board for quilters retains heat great for quilting sewing projects 4 8 out of 5 stars 367 19 89.
When i was shopping for a pressing mat i knew i wanted a large one.
Now i was curious.
Yes when wool pressing mats get damp from the steam coming from your iron they smell like wet sheep.
Some didn t notice the odor at all.
Pressing is so important in both sewing and quilting and these really help to get a crisp pressed look.
Would this pleasing to me aroma bother non tailors.
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Here are before and after shots of a some half square triangle units on the wool pressing mat.
At a guild meeting i tried a friend s small wool mat and decided to make the investment in one to fit my ironing board.
I have been using and enjoying the pressing mat for a few months and definitely felt that my units seemed flatter.
It s a small price to pay for having a great pressing surface.
I was absolutely amazed at how crisp the binding came out with a dry iron.
The wool pressing mat that i tried out was 17 x 17 but there are various sizes available.
Because the thickly felted 100 natural wool retains heat effectively pressing your fabric on both sides while keeping your fabric stable and safe.
