Others who are much more in the know than I are certainly invited to weigh in on this remark ... but I think David you also have to take into account that Steve usually is working with PV (although I know he does work with wool as well). One of the things with wool is that it is mouldable (is that a word) with heat and steam. One of the reasons traditional kiltmakers don't press until after they have the kilt made - gosh I hope I have this right - is that when the steam is applied it gives it's shape to the wool. Pressing first may take away some of that ability which is inherent in wool.


...and then there is always the problem of what do you do if you press it wrong. I'm sure somewhere along the line in your military career you messed up a pressing and had some pointed-headed sergeant climb up your frame. (By no means do I wish to disrespect any pointed-headed Sgts or W/Os who are members here. We all know that you only yelled at us out of love and affection. )