tranum

It’s been said tailors use a “clapper” to lay on a freshly pressed seam to get it really flat and crisp. The wood absorbs the heat and steam. Any quilters use one when pressing ?

WANNABEE

I bought one last year and it really does work.

Sephie

I've heard the clapper works really well, but I just use a pile of magazines instead. Cheap, and I can use multiple piles of them for a little assembly line down my ironing board! Plus, when I have a really long seam, I can line them all up and do it all at once.

So, for your survey, I don't use a clapper - I use something else

cashs_mom

I've used on for years. I bought it back in the day when I did a lot of tailoring. They really do work.

Queenbarbiej

I don't own a clapper but I have used a tailor's ham or seam roll for making my seams flat. They work well.

Onebyone

I have used one for seams since I started quilting years ago. The first class I took a clapper was used. I have used it ever since. Now that the wool pressing mats are available and using the clapper my blocks are as flat as they can be, even flatter if I spin all the seams.

Bobbinalong

I use an old wooden rolling pin for getting seams really flat. Lay the seam over the length of it, and because it sits on top of the curve, the seam is the only area that gets the full heat of the iron.

Queenbarbiej

That's a good idea Bobbinalong. I wouldn't have though of a rolling pin.

Little Lulu

Yes, It really works, makes a difference in seam laying flat. I have used mine ever since I bought it.

SusieQOH

I never even heard of one until I joined this board.