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PRESSING

High-quality pressing is the secret to a perfectly finished garment, and pressing as you sew is key. There are differences between ironing and pressing – and when you’re sewing, it’s pressing that you need! Ironing is the process of sliding the iron back and forth across the fabric, while pressing is placing your iron on the fabric and

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