I am finishing a cross-stitch it says to iron it using a pressing cloth
thin kitchen towel (but do not use terry cloth), I've used a single layer of an old t-shirt (white only) and a single layer of an old pillowcase. You can also use a Handi-wipe but be careful about the heat from your iron. I would not recommend using a high heat with a Handi-wipe...low heat only. I've purchased several kitchen towels (no terry cloth) from Goodwill and use them strictly as a press cloth. Over time, they will get stained from high heat and I throw it away and use another one. Cotton is the best thing for a press cloth and an old t-shirt is a good substitute.
I think that is a cloth used between the iron and the work to be pressed to prevent scorching. I'm not sure if the cloth should be damp or dry, however. Have a great day! ;-)
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You can buy a press cloth at a fabric store, or you can use an old white sheet, pillowcase, low-texture dishtowel or tee shirt and dampen it. I prefer to use a white tee shirt -- I took my husband's old undershirt and cut it open for this -- so that I can see through it slightly and can make sure the fabric I am pressing is positioned correctly.
