Pressing Matters
Pressing Matters Course Overview: Welcome to the topic - Pressing Matters! For this topic, I'm excited to announce that Shari Fuller, the designer of the Thimbles and Acorns brand, will be my co-host! We are also joined by designer Melinda (Melody Valerie Couture) with a look at all the essential pressing tools. Pressing is an essential skill to master and will really make a difference in how your finished garments and projects turn out! I encourage you to follow along and glean as much as you can from the wisdom and experience of these amazing seamstresses!
The topic will be divided into four sessions:
Part 1: Topic Overview, Essential Tools, and The Ironing Board Makeover
Part 2: How To Clean Your Iron
Part 3: Pressing Techniques Demonstrated
Part 4: How To Make A Portable Pressing Mat
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Pressing Matters PDF Course Guide
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Download the PDF course guide.
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Pressing Matters Essential Tools
In this video we take a look at all the essential pressing tools.
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SWC Pressing Matters Ironing Board Makeover
In this video we go through the steps of making a new cover for any size ironing board.
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How To Clean Your Iron
In this video we show how to remove residue from your iron with an acetaminophen tablet.
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SWC Shaping Bias
In this video we will demonstrate shaping a piece of bias into a curve.
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SWC Easing A Sleeve Cap
In this video we will demonstrate the importance of easing a sleeve cap by pressing with steam to create a perfectly shaped sleeve cap.
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SWC Setting Pleats
In this video we use a small piece of fabric with pleats to show how to properly press pleats.
