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Pressing/ironing. What is the difference?

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Old 12-12-2010, 11:52 AM
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I keep seeing talk about pressing & ironing, but do not understand the difference. Could someone please explain the difference to me?
I hate sounding this ignorant, but want to know, & you people are always so kind, I thought you would give me a simple answer without making me feel stupid. Thanks, Marilyn
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Old 12-12-2010, 11:55 AM
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Here is a good explanation:

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/sewin...d-ironing.html


Originally Posted by Marilyn6
I keep seeing talk about pressing & ironing, but do not understand the difference. Could someone please explain the difference to me?
I hate sounding this ignorant, but want to know, & you people are always so kind, I thought you would give me a simple answer without making me feel stupid. Thanks, Marilyn
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Old 12-12-2010, 12:12 PM
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And when you press open you seam, keep the iron straight, when you do that quick slide across. If you go at an angle, you can distort the seam :D:D:D
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I swear that every missouri quilt co video I've ever watched shows someone doing the twist when they press. And I think I even saw Eleanor Burns do it on her show. I try to not do it but sometimes it just happens.
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Press - put iron down, press, and pick it up.

Iron - slide iron back and forth.
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