Golden Plait Runner
 

Hi, I just purchased the Golden Plait Runner and the directions are British. Does anyone know what a presser rod is?

Thanks.

Well, without knowing the context it's mentioned in, I'm wondering if it's the same thing as a Strip Stick. You lay a seam lengthwise on it and it apparently makes it easier to press open.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/image/j...q/0j0CiiiCT//Z


What do the instructions say you're supposed to do with it?

On the instructions it says "presser rods, 1/4" or 3/16" wide for making bias strip."

well i've had no luck in UK searches. goodness. if it's not clear, i can email a friend and ask her.

Oh. I think I know what she's talking about. There are flat plastic or metal strips that you can put inside bias strips that will help you keep the strip flat while you press it. I have some but hardly ever use them. In my opinion, you don't have to have them, if you google you will find plenty of tutorials on how to make bias strips or stems with several different techniques, some that use those tools and some that don't.

Here's a link to a tutorial on how to use them and what they look like. Hope this helps.


http://lynetteandersondesigns.typepa...y-entry-3.html

I used to have some plastic ones. never used them.

Will be watching this. The only likely presser rod I've heard of is the one you attach the feet to. How is it mentioned in your instructions?


Of course, silly me. After seeing Peckishs' post, I have metal ones - somewhere. Forgot about them.

This is the first time I've been on this board and I can tell I'm going to really love it. Thank you so much! After seeing the tutorial, I discovered I already have some press bars among my sewing paraphernalia. LOL.

You're welcome, and welcome to the board! :)

I have some. Metal ones. And I know right where they are, because I was reorganizing things in the quilting room yesterday and ran across them. I bought them years ago because I was convinced that I had to have them for daily use. I think I used them for stems on an applique once. At least they don't take up much space, like some of the other things I just had to have.

I think it's what we call bias bars--used to make an applique stem. Often also used in celtic designs. You sew the bias strip wrong sides together, insert the bias bar so the seam allowance is on one side (not the edge) and press. When yo attach to the quilt the seam allowance is under the bias "stem" and invisible. Does this sound like what you are doing? They usually come in sets of various sizes, metal or a melt proof plastic

Welcome to the Wonderful World of the Quiltboard! This ia a wonderful site to get your questions answered.

Look up bias bars. That will be the same product.