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Wet heat treatment

The process of using heat, moisture, and pressure to shape fabric fibers and set stitches. Pressing technique using heat, moisture/steam, and pressure to shape fabric and flatten seams. (merged)

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Where it is used

Wet Heat Treatment (WHT)

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  1. Wet heat treatment is performed using the tip of the iron with steam (if the material allows) and smoothed out with circular motions.
Wet Heat Treatment (WHT)
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Pressing the Darts

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  1. Press the dart upwards. Carefully press the dart point flat using a suitable pressing ham or pressing cushion for WHT (Wet Heat Treatment).
Pressing the Darts
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Sewing Buttonholes and Final WHT

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  1. Sew the buttonholes along the marked line using a special foot or by hand. Perform the final wet heat treatment (WHT) of the finished garment.
Sewing Buttonholes and Final WHT
Open the step in the "Beginner Friendly Women’s Vest Sewing Pattern PDF – Easy Summer Waistcoat with Button Closure, XS-M | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Final Pressing

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  1. Give the garment a final pressing.
Final Pressing
Open the step in the "Casual Tunic Dress Pattern | Zip Up Collar Shift Dress | Relaxed Fit Loungewear | Easy Womens Sewing | L-XXL" pattern →

Trim and Turn Collar

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  1. In the collar corner, trim the seam allowances close to the stitching line. Press lightly, then press the seam allowances open (spread them to different sides) using a pressing ham (tailor's ham) for the collar's wet heat treatment (WHT). Turn the collar right side out, smooth out the corners, and press lightly.
Trim and Turn Collar
Open the step in the "Graziella shirt | Knit Polo Top | Loose Fit Long Sweater PDF Sewing Pattern | Cozy Autumn Winter Outfit | L–XXL | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Final Pressing

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  1. Press the collar lightly. Perform the final wet heat treatment (WHT) of the entire garment.
Final Pressing
Open the step in the "Graziella shirt | Knit Polo Top | Loose Fit Long Sweater PDF Sewing Pattern | Cozy Autumn Winter Outfit | L–XXL | A4, US Letter, Plotter" pattern →

20. Final pressing

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  1. Final pressing of the finished garment.
20. Final pressing
Open the step in the "Long Sleeved T-Shirt Sewing Pattern | V-Neck | Women’s Knit Top PDF | Basic Layering Tee Pattern | A4, Plotter, Letter | XS-M" pattern →

Final Pressing

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  1. Final pressing of the finished garment.
Final Pressing
Open the step in the "Polo Dress Pattern PDF | Womens Tennis Dress | Collared Golf Shirt Dress | Preppy Sporty Summer Dress | XS-M" pattern →

Pressing the darts (Wet Heat Treatment)

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  1. Press the dart upwards. Carefully press the dart point flat using a suitable pressing ham or pressing cushion for WHT (Wet Heat Treatment). Wet heat treatment is performed using the tip of the iron with steam (if the material allows) and smoothed out with circular motions.
Pressing the darts (Wet Heat Treatment)
Open the step in the "Women's Vest Sewing Pattern | Button-Front Top PDF | Sleeveless Vest Pattern | Digital Sewing Pattern | L-XXL | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Buttonholes and final pressing

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  1. Sew the buttonholes along the marked line using a special foot or by hand. Perform the final wet heat treatment (WHT) of the finished garment.
Buttonholes and final pressing
Open the step in the "Women's Vest Sewing Pattern | Button-Front Top PDF | Sleeveless Vest Pattern | Digital Sewing Pattern | L-XXL | Plotter, USletter, A4" pattern →

Wet Heat Treatment

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  1. Wet heat treatment (WHT) of the finished garment.
Wet Heat Treatment
Open the step in the "Women’s Comfy Pullover Pattern, Relaxed Sweater Design, Simple Women’s Top Template | A4, US Letter, Plotter | L–XXL" pattern →

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