Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
I find that measuring accurately is half the job done - and pressing in the folds or basting them in place will also help.

You need to be very careful with a fabric that has man made fibres in it, an iron that is too hot and slid too vigorously over the cloth can melt and polish the surface.

I try to work from the back of a man made fabric as much as possible, and always use a pressing cloth.
Thanks, ill keep it in mind