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What is a sewing iron used for?

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An iron is an essential tool while sewing.

1. You must iron your pattern pieces so that no wrinkles remain.
2. Iron your fabric; because you should always wash and dry fabric prior to sewing
3. pressing your seams toward one side
4. hemming properly
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An iron is used a number of ways in sewing:

  • pressing fabric
  • pressing seams
  • pressing hemlines
  • marking
  • fusing interfacing, appliques, etc.
  • creating/diffusing pleats
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An iron is used to press fabric, press seams, and help fabric lay flat.

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