10 everyday uses for a pressing ham

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Issues concerning the uses of a pressing ham are presented, with reference to giving garments a professional pressed appearance. Information is provided regarding the correct technique to use when ironing parts of garments such as darts, jacket hems, pleats and pockets.

author: Roehr, Mary
Irons (Pressing), Irons (Textile pressing)

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Measuring and marking tools that help you fit and finish garments

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Measuring tapes are made of plastic or reinforced fiberglass and the most convenient ones have numbers printed on both sides, with the number 1 on opposite ends. The different measuring tools that help in taking good measurements are discussed.

author: Roehr, Mary
United States, Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing, Hand and edge tools, not elsewhere classified, Metal Rulers & Measuring Tapes, Varieties, Tape measures

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Pressing 101

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Pressing is discussed with emphasis on its benefits for improving sewing. The technique of pressing is described and ways in which it can be used to make a piece of sewing look better are presented.

author: Roehr, Mary
Equipment and supplies, Sewing

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subjects list: Methods, Usage, Pressing of garments, Pressing (Garments)
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