1. Ironing and Pressing

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Number One Rule! PRESS AS YOU GO! Why?
The number one rule when it comes to ironing or pressing is:
PRESS AS YOU GO!
Why?

5. WHY “PRESS AS YOU GO”?
Construction process easier: It flattens and sets the stitches so the seam lays smooth and flat.
It gives you a crisp, more professional-looking garment.
Grainlines improved and straightened
Pieces cut to the right size

6. Steam Iron
A heated piece of equipment that flattens creases and shapes. 6

7. Ironing Board
A padded, flat, heat-resistant surface used for ironing and pressing. 7

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

9. Seam Roll
Pressing small curves or long seams in narrow places

10. Pressing Mitt
Pressing hard to reach places

11. Sleeve Board
Mini ironing board that lets you press sleeves easily.

12. Sleeveboard
For enclosed seams such as sleeves

13. Point Press
Pushes out points on projects to get sharp, even points.

14. Point presser
For pointed areas such as collars and cuffs.

15. CLAPPER or Pounding Block
Pounding seams to flatten them

16. NEEDLE BOARD
Preventing pile fabrics from being crushed while pressing

17. PAPER
Preventing impressions of seams from being pressed through to the right side of a garment

18. 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.

20. Other Important Info
-1. You should use distilled water in steam irons because then it won’t leave behind mineral build-up that can clog the steam vents.
-4.Always iron WITH the grain of the fabric to prevent permanent stretching.
-9.A straight seam should be pressed flat and then open. This sets the stitches so the seam will lie smooth and flat.

21. Temperature Settings
-It is very important to pay attention to the temperature settings when ironing different types of fabric.
-2.Most steam iron settings are broken into:
High - Cotton & Linen
Medium - Wool & Silk
Low - Synthetics
-Synthetic fibers are extremely heat sensitive and can be irreversibly damaged by high heat.

22. Dials on most irons Low :Synthetics Medium : Wool and Silk
High: Cotton and Linen

23. Natural Fibers Cotton and Linen HIGH With Moisture
Wool = Medium extreme heat and moisture will cause wool fabric to mat or shine
Silk = LOW, be careful not to water spot or cause to shine
Cotton and Linen HIGH With Moisture

24. SYNTHETICS MEDIUM RAYON, POLYESTER,
LOW NYLON, ACRYLIC, SPANDEX, ACETATE, MODACRYLIC
Will glaze, melt, pucker, shrink from high temp
VINYL = NOT HEAT
Finger press
MEDIUM
RAYON, POLYESTER,
Less heat sensitive than other synthetics

25. 12.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 a press cloth and steam.

26. Ironing
Extreme or NOT ???

27. What do you think?
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.

28. 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.
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.

29. Extreme Ironing