Ironing and Pressing

What’s the Difference? Ironing: –The process of using an iron to remove wrinkles from damp, washable clothing. Heat and pressure are used to flatten the fabric. –Ironing is done with a gliding or sliding motion, BACK AND FORTH. It is done to the entire garment after laundering.

Pressing: –Involves NO sliding of the iron. The iron is placed on the fabric and then lifted, in an UP AND DOWN motion. –Moisture is added from a pressing cloth or from steam in the iron. –It is often done to apparel between wearing and during garment construction.

Number One Rule! PRESS AS YOU SEW! -It flattens and sets the stitches so the seam lays smooth and flat. -It gives you a crisp, professional-looking garment. Why?

Ironing and Pressing Tools

Steam Iron You should always use distilled water in steam irons so it won’t leave behind mineral build-up that can clog the steam vents.

Temperature Settings -It is very important to pay attention to the temperature settings when ironing different types of fabric. -Synthetic fibers are manmade and are extremely heat sensitive and can be irreversibly damaged by high heat. -Most steam iron settings are broken into: High - Cotton & Linen Medium - Wool & Silk Low – Synthetics

Pressing Cloth A thin cloth placed over fabric while ironing. It creates extra steam when wet. It also prevents scorching and shine marks on fabric while ironing.

Ironing Board A padded, flat, heat-resistant surface used for ironing and pressing.

Sleeveboard For enclosed seams such as sleeves

Sleeve Roll Used for pressing sleeves or curved areas.

Tailor’s Ham Used to make an even curve on seams and darts while pressing.

Needle Board Used for fabrics with a nap such as velvet and corduroy otherwise the raised nap will flatten out and become shiny without a needle board.

Point Presser For pointed areas such as collars and cuffs. It pushes out points on projects to get sharp, even points.

Pressing seams flat before pressing them open sets the stitches so the seam lays smooth and flatter. Straight seams should usually be pressed open unless they are serged closed then press them to one side.

Using Fusible Interfacing The side of the fusible interfacing with the glue or adhesive should be placed on the wrong side of the fabric. Press and hold for seconds using high heat, a pressing cloth and steam.

Ironing Extreme or NOT ???

What do you think? Have you ever thought about your daily ironing and pressing becoming a highly dangerous sport? Have you ever thought about your daily ironing and pressing becoming a highly dangerous sport? It is now, no need to just iron you might as well participate in extreme ironing. It is now, no need to just iron you might as well participate in extreme ironing.

Extreme Ironing Extreme ironing (or EI) is an extreme sport and a performance art in which people take an ironing board to a remote location and iron a few items of clothing. According to the official website, extreme ironing is "the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well pressed shirt." Part of the attraction and interest the media has towards extreme ironing seems to center on the issue of whether it is really a sport or not. Extreme ironing (or EI) is an extreme sport and a performance art in which people take an ironing board to a remote location and iron a few items of clothing. According to the official website, extreme ironing is "the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well pressed shirt." Part of the attraction and interest the media has towards extreme ironing seems to center on the issue of whether it is really a sport or not.extreme sport performance artironingclothingshirtextreme sport performance artironingclothingshirt Some locations where such performances have taken place include a mountainside of a difficult climb; a forest; in a canoe; while skiing or snowboarding; on top of large bronze statues; in the middle of a street; and underwater. The performances have been conducted solo or by groups. Some locations where such performances have taken place include a mountainside of a difficult climb; a forest; in a canoe; while skiing or snowboarding; on top of large bronze statues; in the middle of a street; and underwater. The performances have been conducted solo or by groups.climb forestcanoeskiingsnowboardingbronzeclimb forestcanoeskiingsnowboardingbronze

Extreme Ironing