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
This is what I do too. Sometimes I dry press before steaming so the seams are almost flat to begin with. And also remember allow the fabric to dry COMPLETELY before working with it again.