ClairVoyantQuilter

Water droplets are visible in wet steam and the steam leaves whatever is being pressed, moist or wet.

A pressurized boiler iron, heats water past the boiling point. The steam exits the iron "dry" and invisible to the eye so the pressed item remains dry.

I took a tailoring workshop and the renowned instructor was demonstrating pressing techniques in tailoring. He used this particular model and it made such a difference. And while some make think it's overkill in quilting, the results are well worth it.

Many quilters prefer using a dry iron because steam can cause some distortion when pressing . . .especially seams on the bias. Pressurized dry steam removes that problem. I get the benefits of steam, and the benefits of a dry iron simultaneously.

baywinds

My goodness! Thank you again for further explanation. My husband and I googled it last night and trying to understand, but you did a better job clearing up the "how does this work" issue for me than the website did. Thanks again,
susan