In the workshop of any seamstress next to the machine and the overlock you will always find an ironing board and an iron. Indeed, the final result of any sewing project depends on the quality of the WTO.
Some, especially novice needlewomen, are likely to be surprised to hear the word “iron” from an experienced seamstress instead of the usual “iron” (or iron). There is a big difference between the two.
Ironing correctly means good sewing!
What does it mean to iron?
This is the process when you use a heated iron to press (iron) onto the surface of the fabric, then lift the iron, take a “step” and repeat the same along the entire length of the fabric, part or seam. That is, use the iron as a press - iron a large area in parts, only pressing and lifting the iron.
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Using this method, reduce the thickness of the seams, tucks, folds of folds, hem, edges of the part, for example, patch pocket. In addition, ironing allows you to avoid stretching oblique and curved seams, deformation of thin or knitted fabric.
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So, now you understand how two seemingly similar concepts differ. We iron the finished product when the project is completed, and we carry out ironing at certain stages of the sewing process.
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Text: Julia Deknova
