For fabrics that may be sensitive to heat (synthetic fibers like vinyls and plastics) try laying a clean towel between the iron and the fabric while you press.
Next, we will stitch the top and bottom
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Fold in the ends of the belt a 1/2" and press with your iron. Before you press, test a small portion of the fabric to be sure that the fabric you are using won't burn under the iron.
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