Originally Posted by Andii
Amma,
Silly question-what is the difference between pressing and ironing? I would think pressing would just be holding the iron on the fabric and then lifting it up-is that right?
Is there ever a time to iron instead of press in quilting?
Thanks.
Andii
Yes, that is pressing :D And there is no such thing as a silly question :wink:
I do admit to ironing some blocks into submission once in a while using steam, streams of water, more starch, or whatever it takes :roll: :lol: But less is more in most cases. :wink:
When I press seams open, I put the iron down on the seam to set the stitches, and then open up the block, and slide the edge of the iron across the seam, letting the edge gently open up the seam. You want the seam fully open, but if you get aggressive with a back and forth motion, (especially with steam) you can distort the piece. My goal is once across, and then you can press up and down as much as you like to get the seam to lay flat. :D:D:D