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Sewing Tools - Pressing Tools

Pressing as you sew is one important procedure often neglected. It is different from ironing. In pressing, instead of gliding the iron over the fabric, you move the iron very little while it is in contact with the fabric. Use minimum pressure on the iron and press in the direction of the fabric grain. Your pattern directions usually tell when to press. Press each stitched seam before crossing with another. Press on the wrong side to prevent iron shine.

Steam/spray iron should have a wide temperature range to accommodate all fabrics. Buy a dependable and name brand iron.

Tailor's ham or pressing mitt is used when pressing shaped areas such as curved seams, darts, collars or sleeve caps. It is a firmly packed cushion with rounded curves. One side is cotton; the other side is covered with wool to retain more steam.

Press cloth helps prevents iron shine and is always used when applying fusible interfacing.

Sleeve board is used when pressing seams and details of small or narrow areas such as sleeves, pants legs or necklines.

Point presser/clapper is made of hardwood and used for pressing seams open in corners and points. It is used in tailoring to achieve a flat finish and sharp edges on hard-surfaced fabrics.

Seam roll is a firmly cylindrical cushion for pressing seams. The bulk of the fabric falls to the sides and never touches the iron.