{"product_id":"clapper-the-pressing-tool-for-flatter-seams-hems-and-creases-perfect-for-sewing-or-quilting","title":"Clapper - The Pressing Tool for Flatter Seams, Hems and Creases. Perfect for sewing or quilting!","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Madam Sew Clapper is a perfect pressing tool for helping both sewists and quilters achieve flatter seams, hems and creases (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethink pleats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). The clapper helps to set a fabric fold and keep it flat, sharp, and crisp. A clapper is especially helpful when you are working with a delicate fabric that you can’t iron such as sheers or velvet. Or heavy fabrics like wool or denim. But it is equally useful for other fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clapper is a tool that has been used by professional tailors and seamstresses for a long time. It is perfect for pressing those little tight spots without getting your fingers burned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasoned quilters use clappers to help get their seams to lay flatter and crisper than an iron can make them especially when you have several seams meet. And, no hot irons scorching your fingertips!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it in conjunction with an iron or use it with just steam and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewool pressing mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It’s also great to use with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Hem Ruler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur clapper is made of Beech Wood which is a fast growing hardwood. Being made of hardwood gives it a good weight plus the design is perfect for gripping the clapper while pressing straight down on the fabric. And it’s top and bottom are smooth so you don’t have to worry about snagging your fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.25”H x 9.5”L x 2”\/2.5” W (3.4cm x 24cm\/6.3cm x 5cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSawleaf Zelkova (a quick growing hardwood of the Elm family)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions \u0026amp; More\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClappers are also known as Tailor’s or Tailors clappers, Fabric clappers and Quilter’s or Quilters clappers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteam press or iron your seam, hem, crease or pleat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, immediately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e your clapper down on your seam, hem, crease or pleat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for 5-10 seconds or until the fabric beneath has cooled. This sets the fibers in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are working with a delicate fabric that you cannot use an iron on or if you don’t want the back fabric (like a seam in quilting) to show, only apply steam. Use enough to make the fabric slightly damp. Using too much steam can also stretch the fabric or make it too damp.. Then, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e your clapper down on your seam, hem, crease or pleat and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for 5-10 seconds or until the fabric beneath has cooled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse it when:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing pleats, darts or creases in pants, skirts, tops, dresses and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating smooth and flat hems, particularly in thicker fabrics or those prone to bubbling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it when quilting to help stubborn seams stay flat, including ones where several seams meet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsuring collars and cuffs have a crisp, professional appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it on fragile fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it on heavier fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it with a Wool Pressing Mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it with a Hot Hem Ruler (think table cloth or curtain edges)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee it in action:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClapper Video Demonstration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to see the clapper in use on various projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vde9Inn99Zs?si=FmWUeH-ZtfnEb-vK\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Madam Sew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43883361796159,"sku":"xuh1789510885325","price":12.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4581\/9455\/files\/clapper---the-pressing-tool-for-flatter-seams-hems-and-creases-perfect-for-sewin_1.jpg?v=1789510888","url":"https:\/\/georgetteoutfit.shop\/products\/clapper-the-pressing-tool-for-flatter-seams-hems-and-creases-perfect-for-sewing-or-quilting","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}