Originally Posted by Jan in VA
30 years quilting, teaching, designing. My opinion is that it isn't the steam which distorts, it's the 'presser'. I always use steam, high heat, and a pressing-not ironing motion.
Jan in VA
I agree Jan, you can 'press' with steam or you can iron with steam. Ironing with steam distorts fabric because we tend to pull on it. Sit your steam iron on the seam you wish to press, then lift. Thats the secret. Hope this helps!