There is a subtle difference between pressing and ironing - basically pressing is to put in creases and ironing is intended to remove them.

Always iron on the inside at the lowest temperature that will do the job. You can iron without losing the pressed in pleats in some cases, then when the fabric is no longer wrinkled hold up the kilt and swish the pleats into place then press on the outside with a cloth between the sole of the iron and the pleats.

I have a board which I place under the fold I want to press, with a piece of cotton cloth over it, so that pleats beneath the one I am working on, or seams etc do not mark the fabric. It gives a flat surface to work on, something to pin to and it bounces back the steam from under the pleat making it more effective.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: