You just have to make pressing a habit. It will become a sewing lifestyle that you cannot live without.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday Tips for Better Sewing
What difference can pressing a seam make? Believe it or not pressing is one of the major differences between a professional seamstress and beginner. When every seam is pressed it creates a smooth, almost invisible finished look. When they are not pressed you tend to notice all the seams more, they are bubbly and not flattering to the garment. I like to press all my seams open. This creates less bulk in the garment for a more comfortable wear.
You just have to make pressing a habit. It will become a sewing lifestyle that you cannot live without.
You just have to make pressing a habit. It will become a sewing lifestyle that you cannot live without.
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Yea, more twins (I'm a twin too, boy/girl)! More clothes too! Yipee. I hate to iron though, but have learned to accept it in a zen-like fashion...
ReplyDeleteWow! It is so neat to "meet" other twins.
DeleteI find ironing a lot more enjoyable with a good movie on! And you're right that it really makes a difference.
ReplyDeleteI find ironing with a movie on a lot more enjoyable too!
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