Join us for this episode where Vanessa is comparing two of HTVront’s mini heat presses. Which one is better for pressing fabric? Can I use they fuse interfacing to cotton fabric? How hot do they get? Can they be used as a mini iron for sewing/quilting?
Vanessa will answer these questions and more!
• Mini Heat Press (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4n4eo
• Mini Heat Press 3 (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4n4ei
• WIP Wednesday #141: Unboxing a Mini Press!: https://craftygemini.com/2024/08/wip-wednesday-141-unboxing-a-mini-press.html
What we’re covering:
0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #142
2:00 – Join the newsletter
3:01 – The Jalie Clara Leggings is our next sew along!
10:51 – Comparing 2 HTVront Mini Heat Presses
15:31 – Heating up both Mini Heat Presses
18:49 – Pressing fabric with a Mini Heat Press
20:35 – Interfacing fabric with a Mini Heat Press
25:00 – The Mini Heat Press #3 vs alternatives
29:00 – Watch out for your fingers and your table!
30:31 – A different interfacing with a Mini Heat Press test
32:33 – Comparing the features of the Mini Presses!
36:12 – Using the Mini Press for a vinyl transfer
40:51 – Testing the Mini Press for sublimation
55:53 – Find the Crafty Gemini Shop
57:26 – Final questions & wrapping up
Products and projects mentioned:
• Mini Heat Press (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4n4eo
• Mini Heat Press 3 (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4n4ei
• WIP Wednesday #141: Unboxing a Mini Press!: https://craftygemini.com/2024/08/wip-wednesday-141-unboxing-a-mini-press.html
• Clara Leggings Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clara-leggings-video-course/
• Jalie 3887- CLARA High-Waisted Leggings: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-3887-clara-high-waisted-leggings/
• More about Tailor’s Ham here: https://craftygemini.com/2014/08/top-5-tools-for-sewing-clothes.html
• Order a Cricut Joy here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3rw8p4D
• Clear Vinyl 16″ x 54″: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clear-vinyl-16-gauge-16-x-54-roll/
• Cricut supplies I love & recommend (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3O7ERmX
• WIP WEDNESDAY #140: Let’s make fabric covered wooden coasters!: https://craftygemini.com/2024/08/wip-wednesday-140-lets-make-fabric-covered-wooden-coasters.html
• Crafty Gemini Shop: https://craftygemini.com/shop/
• Join the Crafty Gemini newsletter: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/
• KAI Scissors- Assorted Sizes & Styles: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/
• 5” x 10” Crafty Gemini Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• OLFA 45mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-45mm-rotary-cutter/
• Iron I use (1800 watts/ affiliate link): https://amzn.to/491uAkF
• JUKI LB5020 Sewing machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/468SnNu