What is a "Ham" Used For?
#6
I disagree. It is really good for ironing multiple seams that go in the same direction. Hard to explain but I will try. If you have ever tired to press a seam close to another seam in the same direction and found the other one was pushed the wrong way, this thingy helps because of its curve.
Edited to add that I had one of these puppies in my sewing room for year because I used to sew clothing. Then read a thread about using a piece of half round wood dowel padded with batting for the same purpose-- being able to iron one seam without messing with the other seams in the vicinity. Works a treat! Used it on a Bargello,
Edited to add that I had one of these puppies in my sewing room for year because I used to sew clothing. Then read a thread about using a piece of half round wood dowel padded with batting for the same purpose-- being able to iron one seam without messing with the other seams in the vicinity. Works a treat! Used it on a Bargello,
Last edited by GingerK; 05-17-2016 at 07:00 PM.
#7
I also use my different tailor's hams. The sleeve ham I use when pressing straight seams as the fabric weight is such that there is never a pucker or tuck or mistake with pressing. It is higher than using a dowel with batting thus more functional, especially with my arthritis.
The regular ham shaped ham I use for curved seams, I only want to iron the curves.
Both are great with my sewing.
The regular ham shaped ham I use for curved seams, I only want to iron the curves.
Both are great with my sewing.
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Yes, The Tailor's Ham is for garment construction to press curves and shapes. But I Made this Quilter's Tailor ham as mentioned by AliKat above. 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. See picture below:
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