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Sprinkler for Ironing
bluefly   Advanced Beginner GA USA Member since 8/19/06 Posts: 491	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/12 9:45 AM While I was ironing this morning, I realized how much I missed the old sprinkle heads that you attach to a pop bottle. It worked so well for sprinkling clothes and for extra moisture when ironing. Yes, I have the steam burst on my iron, but really liked the old method. Has anyone seen these lately? I would love to get one. ------ "Let's make the most of this day" bluefly
thirteenstitches Intermediate PA USA Member since 2/5/09 Posts: 280	Login to reply to this post In reply to bluefly Like this post Date: 2/21/12 9:54 AM bluefly I'm not familiar with the pop bottle top you mentioined but would like to suggest that an empty clean spray bottle ( from spray cleaner or you can buy them new as well ) works well for added moisture while ironing 13---'s ------ Listen with your ears-hear with your heart!
Member since 12/31/69	Login to reply to this post In reply to bluefly Like this post Date: 2/21/12 10:14 AM Here is one place that carries modern versions. NAYY and I have never used them.
SouthernStitch   Intermediate Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 8394	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/12 10:23 AM Interesting! I for one am just sick and tired of investing in irons that leak after a couple of years. So I've taken to using a spray bottle. But I would prefer a finer mist, and am yet to find a spray bottle that really gives a good mist - so it's more even! ------ Bernina 730E, 530, and 350PE Juki TL2010 Singer 221 FW, 403a When life gives you green velvet curtains, make a green velvet dress.
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 7048	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/12 10:51 AM Oh I want one! Yes that looks like it! I had bought a cheapo one on Ebay that did work well at all but this one has the cork end on it. ........... I remember Mom sprinkling on one day & ironing the following day. ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + .10 weeks down ..4 weeks more to go.. Shoes & supports ordered. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 6/8/13 smile
Sewliz   CO USA Member since 6/22/04 Posts: 4126	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/12 11:59 AM My mom still uses her decades old cork in the pop bottle thing. It is good for dampening fabric for ironing later, the droplets are too big to be useful during pressing. Some sewers use the Misto for water misting during pressing. The link has a nice demo video. I have seen these at TJMaxx for $7.99 and have been tempted. This site talks about all the different liquids that can be put in the Misto. ------ Liz thefittinglife.blogspot.com
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3919	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/12 12:13 PM I remember the sprinkle cap on the Coke bottle, I ironed my dad's handkerchiefs that way. At work we press yards of silk on a mangle and use a garden sprayer filled with water, lol The Misto looks like a good idea! ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
bluefly   Advanced Beginner GA USA Member since 8/19/06 Posts: 491	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/12 12:26 PM Thanks all, I will use the spray bottle and pick up the sprinkler head when I come across one. ------ "Let's make the most of this day" bluefly
jadamo00 Advanced NY USA Member since 3/13/06 Posts: 1254	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/12 4:33 PM HOME MADE LAUNDRY SPRINKLER BOTTLE I made a sprinkler bottle like this. Take clean plastic peanut butter jar. Burn holes in the top with a red hot pin: Could be a T-pin or use a push pin. I have 2 sprinker jars: one for water and one for home made starch. The jar is big enough to get my hand in to scrub the inside every now and then. If I could find the sprinkler head locally, I'd buy it for $2 but I just don't want to pay for Shipping and Handling! and spray mist is too fine: I keep having to pump and pump. With the homemade bottle, dampening goes faster! j.
KarenTeel   IL USA Member since 4/22/08 Posts: 391	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/21/12 4:46 PM I use the mist spray bottle I use when golfing. I just Googled mist spray bottle and it looks like Amazon has a bunch to pick from. When you are golfing in really hot weather that mister sure came in handy. Now it is in my sewing room and it does not over-wet the fabric. ------ Karen

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