Hi Everyone! Welcome to Pressing Matters Part 3! This week we continue on the topic of pressing with a hands-on look at a few specific pressing techniques that are essential to creating finished garments that look professional! First, we will look at shaping bias. This is so simple to do and makes a huge difference in the application of binding and facings to curved edges. Then we will demonstrate the importance of easing a sleeve cap by pressing with steam to create a perfectly shaped sleeve cap. To wrap up the post we will then demonstrate the difference it makes to set pleats. Taking the time to do these few extra steps when making a garment will really elevate your work and help you to create stand-out pieces!
Hi Everyone! Welcome to Pressing Matters Part 2! This week we continue on the topic of pressing with a look at the maintenance and care of our irons. A brand new clean ironing board cover isn't going to do you much good if your iron is dirty... so let's take a little time to tend to our irons. Shari has done her research and tried many different things to solve the common issue "How to get the gunk off my iron?". She also discovered something new and is excited to share this fun little tib-bit with the group...