This is just as important as cutting accurately and sewing straight.
You will surely find this technique helpful if you are a beginner!
Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.
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This means when you heat up the cotton, it becomes soft and pliable.
Place your iron directly down on top of your piece.
No wiggling and no swishing.
Take the layer and roll it over.
Take your fingers and push them over as far as you’re able to.
Do not spread your fingers.
You want all the pressure into your fingertips to go straight across your fabric.
This will prevent distortion of your fabric.
If you have a long strip, you dance your fingers up the edge.
you could press to the dark side or whichever makes sense for your block.
Remember, no swishing.
