Basics: Pressing As You Sew

Originally published by Your Wardrobe Unlock'd. This version has been edited for clarity. (Click any illustration to view the full-sized image.)   You've probably heard that it's important to press as you sew. But why? And what does it involve? Let's take a look at the art of pressing.

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