Pressing Tools & Techniques
This lesson will introduce you to the tools and techniques used to professionally press your garments. We will teach you how to press light to medium-weight fabrics, how to press velvet and leather, and what tools to use and when. The results will be the difference between a homemade-looking garment vs. one that looks professionally-produced.
View our other lessons on sewing basics: Intro To Needles, Pins, Thimbles & Pincushions and Introduction To Threads.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pressing Lightweight Fabrics | 1-4 |
| 2 | Pressing Napped Fabrics | 1-3 |
| 3 | Pressing Wool and Heavyweight Fabrics | 1-3 |
| 4 | Pressing Leather | 1-2 |
| 5 | Pressing Seams | 1-4 |
| 6 | Pressing Tailored Garments | 1-6 |
| 7 | Pressing Cuffs | 1-4 |
| 8 | Pressing Curved Seams | 1-4 |
| 9 | Pressing Sleeves | 1-4 |
| 10 | Spot Pressing | 1-2 |
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MODULE 1 • Pressing Lightweight Fabrics
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Today’s lesson is pressing techniques. |
| 2 | Let’s begin with ironing lightweight fabrics. |
| 3 | The first thing you should do is test the steam on your iron. Be sure it’s not too hot. I would take a sample of fabric and try it first. |
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