vmhlake

I have used a mallet for a couple of years now, learned that trick at a quilting class...it works and is wonderful. I think if a person has a new, clean mallet that would work just as well as this new item.

muskratwine

Yes!! I also have one and have used it on OBW blocks for the center and yes it does work and doesn't leave any marks on the fabric. It even helps with those annoying days when you just want to hit something!! A friend got one and when she uses it her dogs go crazy thinking someone is knocking on the door but my dog ignores it. I think I got it when I took a class from Susan Cleveland and she demonstrated it. I have a wooden meat tenderizer but it doesn't work as well -she said it's something to do with the material the hammer is made of. All I know is that it does work and it happy hanging on my pegboard with all those crazy notions I collect.

jitkaau

I've got one, except the rubbery bit is black.

gramalama9

I bought a rubber-like headed mallet at the dollar store. Quite heavy so don't need to whack those unruly seams too, too hard. Works like a charm with a small wooden cutting board under the seam, and a piece of fabric on top of the area to be swatted. This eliminates any marking by the hammer head.
Fine tailoring has employed this system for ages....that's how they get those smooth seams. A wooden clapper works well on clothing, but can be pricey. I find it's easier to sew or quilt over flattened seams and never have trouble with needle breakage, but I don't use a long arm, so that may be the difference.

debs

I haven't used my mallet for that as yet, but it looks just like the 2 mallets I have for Leather stamping. Maybe those who want to try it could compare prices in leathercraft.

And yes that hitting something always helps to get it off your chest unless you miss & hit your finger! :-P

Debs & Hemi

marshaKay

Got one at the dollar store........just saying'.....I use it for the seams on denim jeans, works great.

peacebypiece

I have used a hammer for about 40 years with clothing construction. Last spring I found a cute little steel hammer at Home Depot. Its about 6" long with yellow trim on the handle. Worth every penny of the $5.00 I spent for it. The right tool makes the job easier and the finished product look so much better.

darlenedowns

ok I got it figured out Just take that black mallet and cover it with a sock or make a cover for it and smack away

matraina

Looks like my wooden meat tenderizer but much smaller.

auniqueview

Looks like a great item for hushing quilt police, lol