Wet heat treatment
The process of using heat, moisture, and pressure to shape fabric fibers and set stitches.
Where it is used
Pressing the Darts
p. 2- 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 (WHT)
p. 2- Wet heat treatment is performed using the tip of the iron with steam (if the material allows) and smoothed out with circular motions.
Sewing Buttonholes and Final WHT
p. 6- 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.
Trim and Turn Collar
p. 6- 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.
Final Pressing
p. 13- Press the collar lightly. Perform the final wet heat treatment (WHT) of the entire garment.
Wet Heat Treatment
p. 16- Wet heat treatment (WHT) of the finished garment.
