Tailor's Ham

The Dritz tailor’s ham is a handy pressing tool used for pressing and molding darts, sleeve caps and curved seams.

• Use plaid side (65% cotton/35% polyester) for woolens, synthetic blends & fabrics requiring low to medium temperatures
• Use cotton side (100% cotton) for cotton, linen & fabrics requiring medium to high temperatures

Press as you sew for a professional finish. Press with grain line of the fabric, using a gentle up and down motion.

FOR DARTS:

Position over ham and press until point is smooth and flat.

FOR SLEEVE CAPS:

Press over end of ham to shrink out fullness.

FOR CURVED SEAMS, FACING, COLLARS AND CUFFS:

Shape by pressing over and around ham.