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#32
Originally Posted by Deborah12687
Wouldn't pounding on the seams like that wreck the threads and maybe weaken the seam? I think it is really stupid and rather find other ways to deal with it. It would be better to starch the seam and put a 10 pound weight on it instead until it is dry.
i guess i will have to try it sometime. otherwise the curiosity will drive me crazier. :lol:
#33
Originally Posted by knlsmith
OMG! What on earth would a hammer do for a quilt? LOl and $10? Is this real?
#34
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
Originally Posted by Deborah12687
Wouldn't pounding on the seams like that wreck the threads and maybe weaken the seam? I think it is really stupid and rather find other ways to deal with it. It would be better to starch the seam and put a 10 pound weight on it instead until it is dry.
i guess i will have to try it sometime. otherwise the curiosity will drive me crazier. :lol:
#36
I worked for a tailer and also sewed in a factory and we didn't use mallots at all but used steam pressers to flatten the seams. They used it on all types of fabric like heavy wool, fur, denum and even swade.
#37
Originally Posted by Deborah12687
Well this is a quilting board and talking about quilting not guns. If you want to beat your seams that is your choice. :roll:
"The moderator must behave. The moderator must behave. The moderator must not touch that line with a 10 foot pole. Because the moderator must behave."
:lol:
#38
I have seen this demonstrated at quilt shows. It seems to work, although I did not buy one. Imaging taking your frustrations out on seams that will NOT lay flat! Maybe that's why I want to try flower pounding!
#40
I use a Tailor's Press. I really makes a difference in flat seams. The hammer does work on bulky seams if they are fanned out first. Any hammer will work to flatten but a wood hammer is best and you use it after pressing the seam hot so the wood absorbs the heat super fast and sets the seam. The pricey wood hammers are made from wood that that is used to make the Tailor's Press. It's not just a gimmick, there is a reason.
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