tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post8006819487654978264..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: NLS #10, Pressing MattersBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-59157197395133537292015-08-05T21:56:39.915-04:002015-08-05T21:56:39.915-04:00Hello Bunny, I am a new reader and I've read m...Hello Bunny, I am a new reader and I've read my way through your Next Level Sewing series. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it! I have learned so much. <br /><br />I noticed that, by the title, this post is intended to be part of that series, however it looks like you may not have remembered to include it in your tabbed index page. I'm so glad I stumbled across it. :)<br /><br />RenéAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-10848504834297478852014-12-29T12:02:44.162-05:002014-12-29T12:02:44.162-05:00I don't believe it is the wood, necessarily. Y...I don't believe it is the wood, necessarily. You need a press cloth between iron itself and the garment. I would also recommend some sort of cover for the wooden sleeve board that is padded as well.So here are your layers: the wooden sleeve board, a padded cover for it, your garment you are working on, a press cloth and then the iron, in that order. HTHs. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-24840928057117579242014-12-29T11:49:56.295-05:002014-12-29T11:49:56.295-05:00I have a ham and two different double sided sleeve...I have a ham and two different double sided sleeve boards. One is wood. I have a cotton cover on one side of the wooden one and the last time I used it I got a shine on the fabric. Same iron and heat that I had been using to press the garment so it must have been the wood. Suggestions?NancyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865355449228458761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-66633307797111547382014-12-21T13:52:57.883-05:002014-12-21T13:52:57.883-05:00Thanks for the great post! I have a very old doubl...Thanks for the great post! I have a very old double sided sleeve board that I use almost everyday. Even my son uses it to iron the cuffs on his long sleeved shirt. I need to look into a ham holder. I also have a round,narrow ham that I use quite a bit. Cynthia Gilbrethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124840580430749378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-45697563612834966072014-12-17T00:24:07.436-05:002014-12-17T00:24:07.436-05:00Another super post. You can't overstate this i...Another super post. You can't overstate this issue. I really enjoy pressing - it is one of things I love about tailoring - shaping the garment with heat and pressure. I don't have the full range of equipment but I do roll up cloth and stuff it into the curved area while the wool cools, and I drape sleeve seams over the back of an upholstered chair while they set. I had not seen those curvy hams before and would love one (Father Christmas, please).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-51833426887873292382014-12-16T10:15:16.391-05:002014-12-16T10:15:16.391-05:00You, too, sweet Marysia. Merry Christmas to you an...You, too, sweet Marysia. Merry Christmas to you and your family too. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-37091124249811301232014-12-16T10:14:12.442-05:002014-12-16T10:14:12.442-05:00Lucky you!Lucky you!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-27041866142505571842014-12-16T08:50:12.137-05:002014-12-16T08:50:12.137-05:00My old pressing mitt was looking a bit sad so I bo...My old pressing mitt was looking a bit sad so I bought a new one from www.wawak.com item number PM-1 for $7 and stuffed my old one inside. I have the rest of the ones you have featured and could not live without them! Thanks you, Bunny for bringing out the best in us!mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-89436172877894959482014-12-16T08:44:24.247-05:002014-12-16T08:44:24.247-05:00Thank you so much for this! Learning to sew on my ...Thank you so much for this! Learning to sew on my own, many things are trial and error. I look forward to improving my pressing techniques/arsenal with this post. Great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-50825391583988410082014-12-16T07:55:01.306-05:002014-12-16T07:55:01.306-05:00Hi there Bunny,
Just popping by to say thank you ...Hi there Bunny,<br /><br />Just popping by to say thank you for another wonderful year of your blog. It always cheers my day when I "see" you in my inbox.<br /><br />I have the same point presser/clapper as you, and it has made such a difference in my pressing since I bought it last year.<br /><br />Have a fabulous Christmas break and see you in the New Year darling Sewing Sister!xxMarysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959080591821794196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-5055577570540864992014-12-16T06:28:19.810-05:002014-12-16T06:28:19.810-05:00Great post Bunny!!! I hate ironing, but pressing ...Great post Bunny!!! I hate ironing, but pressing is something that I will take my time with as I sew garments. :) I need to get myself a pressing mitt as well as a ham holder - those 2 things are missing in my sewing room. Some of these things aren't used every day, but they sure make a difference when they are used. Love the pressing videos - everyone should watch them!!!Kathy dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890101339724137560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-2471877389563329572014-12-16T02:03:34.531-05:002014-12-16T02:03:34.531-05:00Such a great post. I love all my pressing tools. ...Such a great post. I love all my pressing tools. Recently I discovered using a silk organza pressing cloth is so much better than using a cotton one. You can see what you are doing and the weight is perfect for lighter more delicate fabrics.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-84301388260886128972014-12-15T21:54:59.225-05:002014-12-15T21:54:59.225-05:00My favorite tool is the point presser with clapper...My favorite tool is the point presser with clapper. I don't own a pressing mitt but you have convinced me of its virtue! Thanks!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-82223983016449698542014-12-15T19:43:34.527-05:002014-12-15T19:43:34.527-05:00Great pressing tools. I wouldn't want to do w...Great pressing tools. I wouldn't want to do without any of mine.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-85114812411919493352014-12-15T15:27:01.396-05:002014-12-15T15:27:01.396-05:00I have three pressing aids from Stitch Nerd. The ...I have three pressing aids from Stitch Nerd. The sugar skull fabric, and the hot pink plaid wool, is mine. The piece not showing is the sleeve ham. http://www.stitchnerdcustomshop.com/patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-44185136897716510992014-12-15T14:53:07.986-05:002014-12-15T14:53:07.986-05:00What a treasure, destined for heirloom status. Th...What a treasure, destined for heirloom status. Thanks for reminding me of the ham holder. Those are very handy to have.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-37001149379475979932014-12-15T14:16:20.228-05:002014-12-15T14:16:20.228-05:00I hated irons until I started sewing and realised ...I hated irons until I started sewing and realised they are my best friend. I never put mine away now - I got a nice Rowenta one.<br /><br />I didn't know about the dauber. Filing away that infoLady IDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520559033420434389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-53002638707439024622014-12-15T14:02:41.684-05:002014-12-15T14:02:41.684-05:00I have most of the tools and even made my own ham ...I have most of the tools and even made my own ham with my own handwoven wool on one side and hand-dyed cotton on the other, stuffed with sawdust from DH's woodturning studio. Priceless! What I'd really like though is a ham holder which you didn't mention here. I have photos of what I want but he needs to work out dimensions to make me one.Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685532773952211627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-21440412427617488172014-12-15T13:22:21.899-05:002014-12-15T13:22:21.899-05:00Just had to add that when you have worn out your s...Just had to add that when you have worn out your sewing tools to the point of repair, you do a lot of sewing! Thanks for your comments, Nancy. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-59103496961916373932014-12-15T13:21:28.717-05:002014-12-15T13:21:28.717-05:00Claire Schaeffer had those for sale at the class I...Claire Schaeffer had those for sale at the class I attended last year. They were really nice and most of the attendees bought one. Your hubby can definitely sell those once he has it all worked out. Claire's collapsed and were built for her by a woodworking friend. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-45187509733675573992014-12-15T13:19:21.946-05:002014-12-15T13:19:21.946-05:00Iv'e seen quite a few Indie patterns with no p...Iv'e seen quite a few Indie patterns with no pressing instructions as well and being marketed with wrinkled and bubbling seams. I really think this is often because much clothing today arrives at the store unpressed and is thrown on the racks that way,. The customer and home sewists sees the unironed clothing and the low bar is set, the Dumbing Down of Sewing. I think all sewists, no matter the experience level, need to snoop shop high end stores now and then to see better quality garments and what can be done with a little effort by those sewing at home. It sets a higher bar to reach, one that costs nothing. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-53686798040683317962014-12-15T13:14:39.741-05:002014-12-15T13:14:39.741-05:00Thanks for adding that, Lynn. Thanks for adding that, Lynn. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72919782119301307632014-12-15T13:13:39.323-05:002014-12-15T13:13:39.323-05:00The mitt is really a high density piece of foam an...The mitt is really a high density piece of foam and the shell is cotton drill. A denim could work fine. Notice the extra layer so you can put your hand inside. That's great for sticking your arm up into a sleeve and ironing. <br /><br />I forgot to say that the clapper is excellent for taming polyesters, like silky blouseweights. I press with lots of steam, put that clapper on it right away and press hard for a bit. Then I lift it and don't touch till cool. It will hold a crease in the poly like nothing else I've tried. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-89581078674885712872014-12-15T12:30:33.544-05:002014-12-15T12:30:33.544-05:00I have all of these tools as well and boy would I ...I have all of these tools as well and boy would I love one of those Stitch Nerd custom hams! In fact I've worn a hole through one side of my ham and had to patch it. It's a big investment but one that lasts for years. I've had most of mine for maybe 40 years? The curved wooden presser I added a few years ago and love it too. I don't make as many tailored pieces as I used to, but these tools work on much more than tailored clothing. I have two things that you didn't show. I've got a long seam stick, you know one of those rounded tops flat bottom sticks. Mine is from a leftover piece of balustrade from my parent's house built in 1955. I also have a cheese board. I believe that this is what it's called. It's a thick, flat piece of wood with one curved side. I have used it to press hard to press woolens. There is one other piece I want, and my dh made a prototype for it and I am waiting the real thing. It's a sleeve head. A curved top piece of wood set into a flat wooden base. It's great for pressing sleeve caps.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-30496046256460445852014-12-15T10:58:07.127-05:002014-12-15T10:58:07.127-05:00I learned this lesson the hard way. And you can ne...I learned this lesson the hard way. And you can never, ever say it too much. Drive that point home Bunny!! I actually have a downloaded pattern (bought), and not a single seam is pressed in the entire instructions. And it shows in the finished product. It happens all the time.Angela Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288387417097722899noreply@blogger.com