Travel Case
a travel carrying case for hot sewing irons?
I teach quilting and sewing. When packing up my iron it is still hot and would like to find a safe way to travel with it in a case.
If I have to cool down an iron quickly, I slap down some wet towels (paper towels are fine) and iron those -- that quickly brings the temperature down when the iron is off. Dump any water in the tank, and put it in a wool bag. Wool is difficult to ignite, stinks well before it burns, and self-extinguishes when the source of a flame is removed.
I suppose you could use one of the aramid ironing pads (like the ones made by Golden Hands) and line a metal box with it as an iron safe, but that's pretty cumbersome, and not really any safer than a quick cool down.
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What's In My Travel Case?
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Household Essentials Tie Case - Black $10.75 This Travel Tie Case For 6 Neck Ties w/ Accessory Pocket In Black Ramie (06704) by Whitney Design holds up to six of your ties, with a zippered pouch for your cuff links and tie tacks. The padded, cushioned lining helps to keep the ties from wrinkling, while the elastic straps hold them in place. Of course the ties are not included.This organizer is wonderful for people on the go, those who want t... |
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