DoryJM Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Does anyone have one of these clappers that they'd be willing to part with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I have one but not selling. Sorry. Whatcha gonna do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'm gonna use it to flatten my seams. What do you use yours for???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hey Dory, a 2 by 4 works well if you are using it to force out the seam to flatten a seam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Originally posted by delld Hey Dory, a 2 by 4 works well if you are using it to force out the seam to flatten a seam! After I smacked Dennis in the head with the 2x4 a few times, he requested I use something smaller:D:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 There's a June Tailor clapper on Ebay with a current bid of $.99 - doesn't quite look like your pic though. http://cgi.ebay.com/June-Tailor-Clapper-/320679041575 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks, Linda... And unless I'm seeing things...Linda R, it has many varied uses, such as throwing it at the light to turn it off. Won't work to turn it on though:P:o:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Originally posted by DoryJM Originally posted by delld Hey Dory, a 2 by 4 works well if you are using it to force out the seam to flatten a seam! After I smacked Dennis in the head with the 2x4 a few times, he requested I use something smaller:D:P Maybe a 2 x2 would work. It would leave a smaller mark:P:P:P:o:P:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Can't part with mine either. I use it all the tome but never thoughtbof it in regards to quilting. You really can't buy these any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I don't think this particular style was made by June Tailor. After some research I found the following: It is available for purchase at sewtrue.com Item# PT250. It is called a Point Presser and Clapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Dory it works great for flattening seams. I've had it for years. I used to use it when I was sewing a lot. Having the right tools for the job make life so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I was at Empty Spools at Asilomar week before last, taking a class from Sally Collins. If you've heard of her, you know how meticulous she is about her piecing. She generally works small...taking a normal block and breaking it into smaller pieces for interest. One of her main rules: Press your piece, then lie something heavy on top while it cools. This does work. The Artist in Residence during the week had a clapper that she used for basically the same thing. She said that they are very hard to find now that most people do not make their own clothing. However, checking E-Bay, there are several of them. I'll pick one up there for taking to classes. However, at home, I think I'll just use one of my antique, very heavy, irons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I took a Sally Collins class when she came to guild. I learned a lot from her including putting weight on the newly pressed seams until they cool down. I began to do this and saw a difference but got a traffic jam with too many things lined up on my ironing board waiting to cool. Just after Sally spoke at guild we had Sue Cleveland and she was selling a tool called The Wacker. http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/supplies/handy+notions/the+wacker+seams+perfect+tool.do. It works well and doesn't take up as the space and is also easier to carry around. When my DH hears pounding noises he know that I am ironing! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Originally posted by DoryJM Originally posted by delld Hey Dory, a 2 by 4 works well if you are using it to force out the seam to flatten a seam! After I smacked Dennis in the head with the 2x4 a few times, he requested I use something smaller:D:P Okay You got me!!!! LOL We used a "clapper" In tailoring in college. I broke my clapper like you showed last week by pounding the seam out of the seam. Works really well on wool. Okay. So I'm now going back to my 2x4 about 10 inches long. The top is great for the seams in clothing so that you don't get a rigde from the edge of a seam like silks and wool. The Point is great for collars. Opps my back ground is telling on me! Oh no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoquilter Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Dory, I might have one at home that I could part with. A few years ago, a friend of mine gave me a bunch of sewing supplies that she got from an estate of a friend who had died. Since my friend doesn't sew, she gave me all of the sewing stuff. I have never used it, although one of the things she also gave me was a "ham" which was something that I had always wanted. However, since I don't do any garment sewing anymore, I haven't used any of it. I am at work right now, I will look when I go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Colleen, use the ham when pressing 8pointed stars. It really helps to keep the centers flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 It looks like an anvil, I bet Dave-Jane could make one (unless there's some kind of patent). How does it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I have one I would sell, it does have a thicker base than the pict you showed, though. If interested, email or u2u me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Colleen, what the heck is a "ham"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Originally posted by Gator It looks like an anvil, I bet Dave-Jane could make one (unless there's some kind of patent). How does it work? After you press a seam, you use it to apply even pressure while the seam cools. It really makes them nice a flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Here's a ham! Or is it that picture on the left? hahahaha Ad for Gary, I use the big iron skillet. It really gets his attention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Ok, that was bad. Try this link.http://www.tias.com/8824/PictPage/3923630694.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Dory, I'll have to show it here. this is the one with the thick base.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 You can see the clapper hasn't been used much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 That's one expensive ham!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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