I'm 63 and wore white oxford shirts as a teenager which had to be ironed perfectly. The method I was taught was to dampen and role the shirt/garment the night before and place in the freezer. The next day the sequence of ironing was collar, back yoke, cuffs, sleeves, back and finally front. I still use this method and enjoy the process. As a sewist my iron is my best friend which gives my garments a professional look as I iron each seam as it is sewn.

Sewing takes me to a different place where I am both in charge and creative.

I think we all know that PR is first and foremost a reality show and the producers will hipe up the drama as much as they can including influencing the judges. This all makes for good TV. Whether or not Michael C's dress was the best or Peach's was the worst, the selections are made for good drama! As a seasoned dressmaker I don't think many of the garments made on PR are well executed but I believe it is a design show. And, for the most part, the designs the contestants come up with are innovative and interesting especially considering the time allowed! I don't like the mean spirited actions of some of the designers this season but I keep watching :-) and if the drama keeps young people interested in sewing, I don't feel I should complain.

Karen

Fantastic post! I've always wondered how to draft this and now I can't wait to try it. Thanks!

Karen in Houston