POINT PRESSER/CLAPPER DRESSMAKING TOOL TWO TOOLS IN ONE Start Price GBP 12.00 Current Price GBP 12.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 02, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 09, 2008 Location birmingham, West Midlands See more about 'POINT PRESSER/CLAPPER DRESSMAKING TOOL TWO TOOLS IN ONE' Description POINT PRESSER/CLAPPER Makes ironing easier. Invaluable peice of dressmaking equipment, hardwood pressing tool Two tools in one. Use the top narrow surface as a point presser for hard to press areas, seams enclosed corners collars lapels and cuffs.  The bottom clapper is used to set permanent creases to form cris edged and to flatten bulky seams Point presser/clapper      A point presser is invaluable for pressing hard-to-reach seams. Slip the seam, wrong side up, over the point and press open.     Point presser/clapper makes ironing easier Here's an invaluable piece of equipment that sells for around $30 It's a classic, hardwood pressing tool that's really two tools in one. The top, narrow-surfaced, point presser side works like a tiny ironing board for pressing hard-to-reach seams and enclosed corners, like those on collars, lapels, and cuffs.   A point presser is invaluable for pressing hard-to-reach seams. Slip the seam, wrong side up, over the point and press open.   The bottom, clapper side is used to apply pressure to set permanent creases, form crisp edges, and flatten bulky seams. To use it, first apply steam to the area with your iron, then press with the clapper, leaning on it and applying as much pressure as possible. Hold this position until both the fabric and wood (which presses the steam into the area without adding heat) have cooled.   If you don't already have these great tools, consider adding  Made in Birmingham UK   Place a Bid!