She can create a fine, thin thread out of her fingers, which she uses to sew superhero costumes. Joselina, our MC, has one such power herself. What is James’ route about? It’s set in an alternate reality where people are born with super powers. We love to use ours when sewing Twig + Tale hats, bonnets, or any pattern with curved seams.Some select screenshots from James’ route, still in progress (currently 18 chapters coded out of 28). That's it! Your new Tailor's Ham will make pressing so much easier. Once the hole in the lining is secured, stitch the hole in the exterior layer closed using a ladder stitch. Please note - the ham in the photo isn't stuffed as much as it should be.ġ0.
With a needle and strong sewing thread, hand stitch the hole closed with small stitches placed closely together. Tuck in the seam allowance of the turning hole in the seam allowance. If using sawdust or wood shavings, consider either stuffing your ham outside, or lay a piece of newspaper on the ground to catch the inevitable droppings.ĩ. We are using fabric scraps here, as we want to promote using what you have on hand however, our recommended filling is wood shavings. Turn through, use a chopstick or point turner to smooth the seams from the inside. Make snips or cut very small v-shapes along the seam allowance every 1/2" to 1" (12mm to 25mm), taking care not to cut into the stitch line.Īlternately, trim off half the seam allowance with pinking shears.ħ. See the following photo for a closer look.Ħ. Notch the seam allowance to help it sit nicely once turned through. Sew a second line of stitching 1/8" (3mm) inside the original row.ĥ. Pin, and sew around the circumference with a 3/8" (1cm) seam allowance, leaving a turning gap on one side.
Use scraps of natural fibres only - remove anything that could melt, such as polyester. These will compress over time, but this is an economical option if you have scraps on hand. If you don't have access to sawdust, untreated wood shavings can be purchased at many pet stores. They remain firm and don't compress with use, unlike fabric scraps. Our #1 recommendation is sawdust/wood shavings.There are a number of materials you could use for filling, depending on what you have available, what your budget is, and whether you wish to make a quick ham for occasional use, or an heirloom ham to be used regularly for years to come. Lining - 100% cotton - we used unbleached calico. Look for fabrics that have a very tight weave, as the ham needs to be stuffed firmly. We recommend 100% wool fabric on both sides as it gives such a good pressing result, but you could also do a combination or simply use 100% cotton if desired. Outer - Traditionally a combination of wool on one side and cotton on the other is used.
Filling (sawdust/wood shavings, fabric scraps, wool roving, or fine glass beads).Strong hand sewing thread, such as upholstery thread (regular sewing thread may snap when the ham is very firmly stuffed).
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We're pleased to offer you a free pattern for a Tailor's Ham - have you ever tried using one? A firmly-stuffed, rounded pressing mould, a tailor's ham is indispensable when pressing curved or shaped seams - we think you'll find it to be a very useful addition to your sewing supplies.
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