Originally Posted by incoming2me
I've learned that a hot iron is your best friend when setting and pressing a seam..
I've also learned that said hot iron also loves to set and press your fingers from time to time... especially when you least expect it.
I have done this so many times. Gives me the "reds", but I have found out about chopsticks. Take a new pair, break them apart. Put 1 end,(the small one) in an electric pencil sharpener. It will make a great extra finger and it doesn't mind getting burned.