Pressing / ironing

Pressing is an important part of sewing.

• ▶Guest: Barbara of Royal Black Couture
• "Press it like it owes you money."
  • You want a sturdy ironing board, such as one made of MDF, or an ironing mat. [2]

Accessories

• Tailor's clapper — For very nice flat seams.
• Pressing cloth — For light-weight delicate fabric.
• Tailor's ham — For curved seams.
• Cloth brush

Background reading

• Ironing vs. pressing, what's the difference?

Unpolished

• https://www.reddit.com/r/sewing/comments/1koxoay/ok_so_how_do_you_press_your_seams_anyway/