Tailor's Clapper
#6
I, too, saw the use of a Tailor's Clapper on Nancy's Notions. I have used one for over 50 years in garment sewing; but it had never occurred to me to use it in quilting. I never sew wool without using it. From now on, I'll be using it with lots of steam, like PaperPrincess, when my seams need help to stay flat.
#8
YES YES YES this just how I use it and it is a throw back from clothing construction but is great with those nasty seams.
#9
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 357
In my other sewing life, before I started quilting, I used it for getting seams to lay flat. I did not buy one, I showed the picture to my husband, and he went out to his shop and made one for me. I used a damp cloth diaper with it to produce the steam needed. It does work, but I have not used it in quilting.
#10
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,424
I asked DH if he could make one like the one I have. He said yes but the quality wood used was costly, the shape of the handle, smoothing, and joining would take a lot of time why not just buy another one if it was available. I got the impression it was the same as when someone asks me to replace a zipper. LOL
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