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Old 11-02-2009, 12:01 PM
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Hi,
I usually use steam for pressing.
But I don't press after every single seam. I finger press and I press a block only after it is finished. And I do this carefully to not distort the edges, especially if they are on bias.
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Old 11-02-2009, 12:27 PM
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I usually steam, but I'll give the other a try next time and see if I've got a preference.

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Old 11-02-2009, 12:30 PM
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I usually use steam, but it is what ever is prefered, what works for you best.
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Old 11-02-2009, 03:46 PM
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since i'm usually steamed about something anyway, it naturally follows that my iron is the same. :wink:
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Old 11-02-2009, 05:34 PM
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I steam, have been for over 30 years with no problems. It is a personal preference.
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Old 11-03-2009, 11:01 AM
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I steam
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Old 11-03-2009, 12:49 PM
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I prefer steam as apposed to dry when pressing seams. Sometimes dry is not effective for stubborn seam. Steam makes the seam lay flat better.
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Old 11-04-2009, 06:38 AM
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I do not steam. It will stretch your fabric.I learned the hard way. I took a row a lose I didnt know why a seams didnt fit. now a know. :(
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Old 11-04-2009, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
since i'm usually steamed about something anyway, it naturally follows that my iron is the same. :wink:

Patrice you are just too funny! :)

I usually use low to medium steam. As the others say, whatever works best for you.
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Old 11-05-2009, 12:19 AM
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I steam and press (not iron).
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