Why is a pressing sheet better than parchment paper? With parchment paper you can draw your pattern on one side, turn it over and build your applique on the other, cover it with another piece of parchment paper, press, cool, remove and you're all set. The sheets can be used over and over again and tossed out with no guilt when messed up. A roll lasts a long time, is less expensive to buy, is sold at any grocery store, has many different uses, is easy to store, and you can bake cookies on it to boot! So why is a pressing sheet better?