I Made this Quilter's Tailor ham as mentioned in another thread when discussing garment makers tailor's hams. I started a new thread because I thought others might not see it buried down in the answers.

I got the Half Dowel Rod at the Lumber Store. I chose a 2 inch diameter rod and covered it with batting and heat resistant fabric that I use for hot pads. I made mine 60 inches long. I put my seams on it and iron on top of the curve to get a really flat seam like when you add a boarder to a quilt. Works great. It has been a real help to me. See picture below:

Interesting idea.

I have a 12" long one covered with one layer of batik & stitched closed at each end. I use it for individual blocks. The other one is 48" long and 1 1/4" diameter after the closet pole was cut down the middle, bare, not covered with any fabric. I prefer the bare one. It is so handy when pressing a long seam where there are so many small intersecting seams. You are so right about how helpful it is. It also keeps the seams from curving as you press.

Nicely done.

very clever!!!

great that you made it yourself, they are so expensive.

Very innovative.

Linnie, I didn't know you could buy them.....What is it called, I want to google one. Thanks, Jane

Excellent! I was thinking a couple of weeks ago it would be nice to have a pressing ham and maybe I should make one. I was also wondering whatever happened to the tailor's ham I had years ago.

Neat idea. I had never heard of one...might have to try this idea.