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Great idea! I hadn't thought of a ham for pressing seams open in the quilting realm, only clothing. This could come in handy at times!
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That sounds coool! Thanks for the idea.
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Thanks for the idea.
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
(Post 4912531)
you press your seams open on strip sets! It works like a dream....you just lie your strip set on this bar and the HMP makes the seam you are pressing just fall in place..easy to press, so straight and nice and clean...LOVE IT
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Hum, you all get my synapses working. if there's a table saw available you could rip an old broom handle or dowel lengthwise to make half-rounds.:cool:
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Aren't you the smart one to figure that out...How much did they want for their version $$$ I'll be.
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I made mine 20 years ago. All I used was a 1" diameter dowel and trimmed enough off of length for it to be flat on the bottom. It is important to buy a dowel that isn't warped. I didn't put any padding on it. It works great and I use it on all seams. I haven't had any problems with the bare wood and I am a heavy steamer. Wait until you see the difference in your seams.
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Would a dowel rod work? They come in various diameters but usually only 36" long. No gluing.
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I have been using a piece of wood that is used for railings (stairs) that is flat on one side and not quite half round on the other for a long time. It has no cover and hasn't warped at all. I think I got it out of a scrap bin at the building supply. It can also be used as a clapper, as used in dress-making.
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I've had a Steam Stick in my sewing room for years. Great for pressing pants seams when sewing also great for using under a Velva Board when pressing seams in Velvet, Satin, etc. when garment sewing. Mine is made of hardwood and was sanded smooth and covered with a heat resistant clear stain to keep it from absorbing water. I think my dh may have paid $1.50for the one I have about 10 years ago at Home Depot. It has never warped, stained or anything. A very valuable tool when garment sewing. I used it a ton when sewing bridal appare for the long seams.
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What a good idea! I'm adding molding to my list for a trip to Lowe's.
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We quilters are soooo smart, always thinking out of the box. A gold star for you today.
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going to the site that was posted is very helpful in understanding what it's for and how it works. I don't usually press my seams open so I'm confused as to whether I am supposed to when doing the strip piecing. Thanks for the advice in advance. Hugs all
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Originally Posted by Greenheron
(Post 4916981)
Hum, you all get my synapses working. if there's a table saw available you could rip an old broom handle or dowel lengthwise to make half-rounds.:cool:
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Originally Posted by wildyard
(Post 4917710)
going to the site that was posted is very helpful in understanding what it's for and how it works. I don't usually press my seams open so I'm confused as to whether I am supposed to when doing the strip piecing. Thanks for the advice in advance. Hugs all
try this...get some strips, make a strip set of say 6 strips the way you make them now..then do a set using this tool or a pressing ham and see how it looks... |
Originally Posted by jrhboxers
(Post 4915849)
If you have a Hobby Lobby near, I would go there for the insulbrite rather than Joanns. LOTS cheaper - like $4 per yard cheaper. Just thought you might want to know. :)
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I don't have a Hobby Lobby near me either, sure wish I did.
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
(Post 4911519)
I saw a lady demo HER version at the quilt show in OKcity and figured I could make my own version of it. AFterall, it is only a pressing bar, like a tailors HAM.
I bought a piece of Oak 1/4 round trim molding at Lowes, had my DH cut it the lengths I wanted and then glued two piece together to get the shape I needed. [ATTACH=CONFIG]306285[/ATTACH] then I covered the oak stick with a layer of insulbrite and a layer of duck canvas [ATTACH=CONFIG]306286[/ATTACH] I then stapled it all with a heavy duty stapler, and tapped the staples down smooth with a tiny hammer. I think the end result is nice, but a bit wider than hers though, but that is really not an issue at all. The purpose of having the rolled top is so that the seams press open cleanly! By using unwashed duck cloth I can now steam it to shrink it down nicely! **This view is of the bottom, not the top where I will be pressing!** [ATTACH=CONFIG]306287[/ATTACH] costs, trim was $6.00, and I got the 18" and a 30" stick out of that. I bought 1/3 yard each of insul-brite and duck canvas for only $4.65, the staples I had. It took all of 40 minutes to make these. YAY for me! Now to see how well this works...I had a tailors sleeve ham but it did not have a small enough hump for the seams..this appears to just right! |
Originally Posted by SewOK
(Post 4917385)
I've had a Steam Stick in my sewing room for years. Great for pressing pants seams when sewing also great for using under a Velva Board when pressing seams in Velvet, Satin, etc. when garment sewing. Mine is made of hardwood and was sanded smooth and covered with a heat resistant clear stain to keep it from absorbing water. I think my dh may have paid $1.50for the one I have about 10 years ago at Home Depot. It has never warped, stained or anything. A very valuable tool when garment sewing. I used it a ton when sewing bridal appare for the long seams.
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Good job. Thanks for sharing.
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