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1. Tailors Ham Holder
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Solid OakDescription
As those who sew know, trying to iron those curves using a Tailor's Ham can be tricky, especially when you are using steam. This handy Tailors Ham Holder, made of solid Oak is a must for your sewing room. It is designed to hold either a small or large Tailor's Ham and angle it to the desired position making ironing a breeze. It's a real time saver. Colors may vary from the above picture, they may be lighter or darker depending on the variations of color in the wood used.2. Butterick Patterns B5368 Sewing Items, One Size Only
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One Size OnlyIncludes pattern pieces and sewing instructions
Made by McCall's Patterns
Copyright 2011
Printed in the U.S.A.
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SEWING ITEMS: Package includes patterns and instructions for Wall organizer A: 21" x 35", contrast pockets. Ironing board cover B: fits standard ironing board, 54" long. Sewing machine cover C: 17" x 15" x 61/2". Serger cover D: 15" x 18" x 10". C, D: self-lined. Sleeve board cover E: fits standard sleeve board, 201/2" long, maximum. Pressing ham F: 9" long. Seam roll G: 111/2" long. F, G: contrast underside. Traveling sewing kit H: 14" x 12", contrast pin holder. Litter bag I: 101/2" x 161/2" x 2". Pincushion J: 3" diamater. Pincushion K: 4" x 3". Pincushion L: 21/2" x 31/2". NOTIONS: A: One Package each of 1/2" Single Fold Bias Tape and 1/2" Double Fold Bias Tape and One Heavy-duty Coat Hanger. B: Two Packages of 1/2" Single Fold Bias Tape and 23/8 yds. of 3/8" Elastic. C, D: Two Packages of 1/2" Double Fold Bias Tape. E: Two Packages of 1/2" Single Fold Bias Tape and 21/8 yds. of 3/8" Elastic. F, G: Sawdust: Approximately 19.4oz. for F and 12.8oz. for G. H: 1/4 yd. of 1/4" Elastic, 7/8 yd. of 3/8" Ribbon, 3/8 yd. of 1/2" Double Fold Bias Tape, One Package of 1/4" Double Fold Bias Tape and Pinking Shears. I: One Package of 1/2" Double Fold Bias Tape and 3/8 yd. of 1/4" Boning. J: Approximately 1.4oz. of Sawdust and Fabric Glue. K: 1/4 yd. of 1/2" Elastic, Approximately 0.25oz. of Sawdust, Pinking Shears, Mat Board. L: 1/8 yd. of 5/8" VELCRO Fastener Tape and Approximately 0.75oz. of Sawdust. FABRICS: Cotton Broadcloth, Chintz, Polished Cotton and Home Decorating Fabrics. Contrast A: Vinyl. Contrast 2H and 3J: Felt. Lining F, G: Muslin. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabrics. *with nap. **without nap. Contrast/Lining/Interfacing/Webbing/Batting on Instruction Sheet.3. McCall's 2723 Home Decorating: Sewing Room Essentials
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Includes Patterns and Directions to make: sewing/serger machine covers, window treatment, basket, ironing board cover, box, organizer, sleeve press, pressing ham and accessory apron.Description
Sewing Room Essentials: Get your favorite room ready. Includes patterns for a variety of sewing necessities: sewing machine cover, serge cover, organizer, boxes, pressing ham, sleeve press, ironing board cover, accessory apron, basket and window treatment. One Size Only4. Jacksons Woodworks Medium Oak Tailors Clapper
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Tailors ClapperDescription
The Tailors Clapper is a must for sewing and ironing. It is used to press seams without burning. Used with steam from your iron, press the area with the clapper and hold for just a few seconds, it will leave a nice crisp seam. Measures 8 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 wide tapered down to 2 inches and is 1 1/2" thick. Both sides have routed grooves to offer easy handling. Colors may vary from the above picture, they may be lighter or darker depending on the variations of color in the wood used.5. Dritz Pressing Ham
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A firmly packed ''ham" shaped cushion used to press curved seams and darts. Contoured shape helps to mold and shape fabric. One side is covered with cotton and the other wool.Washing Instructions: Wipe With Damp Cloth
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A firmly packed ''ham" shaped cushion used to press curved seams and darts. Contoured shape helps to mold and shape fabric. One side is covered with cotton and the other wool.6. Dritz Clothing Care 82623 Tailor & Clapper Board Dritz Clothing Care 2-in-1 Tailor Board/Clapper
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Two items in one - takes up less storage spacepress points, curves and crisp edges
Easy to assemble
Ideal for flattening seams, folds and tucks
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Dritz clothing care 2-in-1 tailor board/clapper. The tailor board/clapper is actually two items in one. The tailor board is used for pressing points, curves and crisp edges. The clapper is ideal for flattening seams, folds and tucks.7. Dritz Tailor's Ham
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Two sides for different temperaturesPress as you sew for a professional finish
Press with grain line of the fabric, using a gentle up and down motion
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For pressing & molding darts, sleeve caps and curved seams. Press as you sew for a professional finish. Tailor's ham has two sides for different temperatures. Use wool side for woolens, synthetic blends & fabrics requiring low to medium temperatures. Use cotton side for cotton, linen and fabrics requiring medium to high temperatures. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.8. Padded Sleeve Ironing Board
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Durable flannelResistant to high temperature
Perfect for ironing sleeves
Standard board on one side, narrow on the other.
Heavy duty aluminum frame
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Made of 1/2 inch plywood with a heavy cast aluminum frame that extends the entire length of the board. Standard board on one side, narrow on the other. Top is 24 inch x 4-1/2 inch butt and 3 inch nose. Bottom is 24 inch x 4-1/2 inch butt and 4 inch nose.9. Dritz Seam Roll
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Long Seams - Prevents impression marks on right side of fabricSleeve seams - Press without creating a center crease for a professional look
Pant legs and other hard to reach areas
Press as you sew for a professional finish
Use cotton side for cotton linen & fabrics requiring medium to high temperatures
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Dritz Seam Roll is for pressing seams open on long and narrow areas. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.10. Household Essentials 120001 Accessory Sleeveboard Mini Ironing Board | White
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MINI STEEL MESH TOP IRONING BOARD for precision ironing of small areas like sleeves, creases, and cornersPERFECT FOR CRAFTERS, quilters, collars, and sleeves
FOLDS TO 1.5" for flat storage in closets at home, apartment, or dorm
100% COTTON COVER (drawstring) with 5 mm foam padding; No-scuff leg caps to protect table surfaces
"MEASUREMENTS: (set up) 4.625"" H x 4.5"" W x 20"" L (closed) 1.5"" thick x 22.25"" L "
44% pressboard/21% aluminum/5% cloth/5% plastic/5% padding
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This little board is precision's dream. Perfect for touch-ups and those sometimes-difficult sleeves, the steel top board pops in moments to make any press job suddenly flawless; with its tapered head and slim design, no garment is too unwieldy. The perfect companion to the classic ironing board, its flat folding legs and a compact form fit nearly anywheremaking it your ideal ironing secret weapon. Use it at home, in the dorm, or take it for travel, and stay perfectly pressed wherever you are. Item #120001.11. Ham maker Ham Press with Cooking Bag + thermometer + into images foto- instruction & recipes. Attention recipes are not packaged with the product. Recipes image of the goods photos 6
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An indispensable device for your kitchen that allows you to prepare homemade specialties from meat, fish, poultry and seafood, plus any additional ingredients.Perfect design with a minimum of parts. Steel grade number 18/10 - ideal for thermal loads and contact with food
No springs that can damage the package for cooking and be lost during storage. No plastic.
You have full control over your diet and nutrition of the your family.
Purchase ham maker Moon Gee - this is a step to a healthy lifestyle and to its high quality your life. Take care with pleasure! Take care and enjoy yourself!
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Ham maker Moon Gee consists of 4 parts - container for meat - block with a spring for pressing - the cover -thermometer Weight 1.54 lbs The size in the package in inches 4.72 * 4.72 * 7.87 Attention! Recipes are in the product photos. You can print them for convenience or open on your PC at any scale.12. Dritz Dressmaker's Ham
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Firmly packed tailor's/dressmaker's ham for molding darts, curved seams and sleeve caps. Use the white cotton side for fabrics that require an iron heat setting of cotton or higher; use the plaid wool side for fabrics requiring a wool setting or cooler.Description
Firmly packed tailor's/dressmaker's ham for molding darts, curved seams and sleeve caps. Use the white cotton side for fabrics that require an iron heat setting of cotton or higher; use the plaid wool side for fabrics requiring a wool setting or cooler.13. Sew Easy Tailor's Pressing Ham
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original sawdust fillingperfect for pressing body seams and curves
picture for illustration only the ham colour is now a base red with check.