Pressing Tools in Manufacturing

Pressing Tools:

IRON AND IRONING BOARD

To smooth fabric and press seams during the sewing process.

SLEEVE BOARD

Small tabletop ironing board that fits into cylindrical shapes, such as sleeves, for crease-free pressing.

SEAM ROLL

Stuffed fabric roll similar to a sleeve board but smaller and more flexible.May also be wooden.

TAILOR’S HAM

Tightly stuffed fabric pillow with a wide end and a narrow end, used for pressing darts and curved seams.

PRESSING CLOTH

Placed over fabric while pressing to protect the fabric from the surface of the iron.

TEFLON PRESSING SHEET

Heat-resistant, nonstick material that allows for the application of double-sided fusible products to fabric. Also useful as a see-through pressing cloth.