Yes, opposite and no steam. Also VERY IMPORTANT to wash the t-shirts (before you cut them to size) and don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets. It coats the fibers of the shirt and causes the fusible interfacing to come loose. Ask me how I know!!! I ended up having to HANDQUILT the one I made for my son because of this. Trust me, you DO NOT want to handquilt a t-shirt quilt. It's like trying to quilt plywood. Just saying...