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tranum 01-20-2019 06:09 PM

Seam stick
 
I watched a seam stick being used recently & decided I’d add one to my “tool box”. Anyone make their own or purchased it ?

BTW, anytime I put a keyword in the search box at the top of the page, I get everyone’s response concerning the said keyword, but all responses are blank. This has been going on for a while now.

trish b 01-20-2019 07:10 PM

I've never heard of seam stick, what is its use?

tranum 01-20-2019 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by trish b (Post 8196863)
I've never heard of seam stick, what is its use?

its a pressing aid. Google it and get a better explanation.

nativetexan 01-20-2019 08:06 PM

I have a white plastic one. has a slant on one end. i usually just use my roller on seams. wooden one, but like those wall paper rollers.

Anniedeb 01-20-2019 08:14 PM


Originally Posted by tranum (Post 8196836)

BTW, anytime I put a keyword in the search box at the top of the page, I get everyone’s response concerning the said keyword, but all responses are blank. This has been going on for a while now.

I have the same issue, but I hit "refresh" and I can see the responses. Have not seen a seam stick!

Tartan 01-20-2019 08:17 PM

You need to click refresh to see past comments or contents. On my iPad, it’s that little circle arrow thing at the top of my iPad. A kind QB member pointed it out to me. I have a piece of 1-1/2 inch square piece of wood about 8 inches long that I sometimes use for pressing.

quiltingshorttimer 01-20-2019 09:27 PM

I have one and use it when I'm opening seams. You are talking about the half round wood sticks covered by canvas to use to press open seams? It works fine.

VBRAKE 01-20-2019 09:34 PM

I have a long and short one found them New in package at local resale i think you could just get a big dowel and for cut it in half lengthwise.

rubyslippers 01-20-2019 09:54 PM

It is called a 'strip stick' .. I made my own. Purchased some 1" wide diameter half dowel ,cut to desired length, glued some cotton batting around it, trimming so there was no overlap.. and made a plain colored fabric sleeve to slide over.
works a treat when pressing jelly roll seams etc , so you do not inadvertently press other seams again or in wrong direction

Murphy224 01-21-2019 05:11 AM

It looks like and is shaped like half round moulding used in wood working or for baseboards. Check the local hardware stores or big box stores like Lowes or Home Depot and you can probably get 6 to 10 feet or more of it for a few dollars. They will also cut it down for you, free of charge. I think it also comes in different round sizes. For comparison, Nancys Notions is selling 16 inches for 13.99.


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