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Mushroom Pressing Ham on Wooden Post – White Padded Dome, 18.5 cm Round Base
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SKU: 10145
Product description
Mushroom pressing ham: a rounded dome for areas that have volume
A mushroom pressing ham is a padded dome raised on a single wooden post above a round wooden base. Long hams suit straight lines such as a sleeve or a hem, but the dome is rounded in every direction. That's why it suits areas of a garment that have volume: the end of a bust dart, a sleeve cap, a shoulder, the crown of a hat or a cup in a corset. You place the area on the dome, and the fabric takes on its curve instead of being crushed into a straight line.
The overall height is 20.5 cm, and the round base has a diameter of 18.5 cm. The single post leaves room under the dome, so you can thread a short sleeve or the top part of a dress over it and rotate it around from every direction. The round base sits stably on the table, and is easy to turn while working to bring the right side to you.
The dome is covered in quality, pleasant fabric in white, which allows smooth, precise pressing.
How this model differs from our other pressing hams
Mushroom pressing ham (the model on this page): a dome rounded in every direction, height 20.5 cm and a round base 18.5 cm in diameter. For short, three-dimensional areas: darts, sleeve caps, shoulders and hats
Universal pressing ham on a tall stand: a 21 cm long cylinder on a 40 cm tall stand, with an open end for threading sleeves
Lengthwise pressing ham on a wooden post: a tapering ham 31 cm long, with a wide side and a narrow side
Long sleeve pressing ham: a length of about 56 cm, for a whole sleeve in one run
Common uses
Ends of bust and waist darts, without creating a flat spot at the end of the dart
Sleeve caps and shoulder lines in dresses, shirts and jackets
Cups in corsets, evening dresses and swimwear
Princess seams in the bust area
The crown of fabric hats
Small shoulders and sleeves in baby and children's clothing
Who the ham is for
Seamstresses and designers: for intermediate pressing of darts and rounded seams, next to the machine
Evening and wedding dress studios: for corsets, cups and the upper part of the dress
Tailors and garment alterers: for sleeve caps and shoulders after repair
Hat makers: for fabric crowns
Fashion design schools and sewing classes: equipment for every work station; for quantity orders you can contact us
Professional tips for pressing on a mushroom ham
Center the area: place the most prominent point, for example the end of the dart, at the center of the dome, and press outward from it
Press, don't slide: lower the iron, press, lift and move to the next spot. Sliding stretches the fabric
Shape with steam: the steam softens the fabric and lets it take on the curve. After steaming, leave the fabric on the dome until it cools
Rotate the base: the round base turns easily on the table, so you don't need to move the garment
A pressing cloth for delicate fabrics: with satin, silk and dark fabrics, place a thin pressing cloth between the iron and the garment
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Pressing the end of a dart on a flat board: the end gets crushed and a sharp point or small fold forms. On a rounded dome the dart ends in a soft line
Pulling the fabric to cover the dome: the fabric stretches and distorts. Place only the area you're pressing, and the rest stays hanging
An iron that stays in place: on a padded surface the heat concentrates and may leave shine. Keep moving the iron
Pressing hard on the edge of the dome: the dome rests on a single post in the center. At the edges, press gently and hold the base with the other hand
Images are for illustration only; slight color differences may occur between different screens.
Specifications
Product type: mushroom pressing ham on a wooden post
Model: 10145
Brand: HaBayit LaBubot
Ham shape: rounded dome
Overall height: 20.5 cm
Base diameter: 18.5 cm
Structure: padded ham on a single wooden post and a round wooden base
Material: wood and fabric
Cover: quality fabric
Cover color: white
Sales unit: per piece
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of the mushroom pressing ham?
The total height is 20.5 cm, and the round base is 18.5 cm in diameter. The pad is a rounded dome shape on a single wooden post.
What is a mushroom-shaped pressing ham used for?
For pressing and shaping areas with volume that do not lie flat: the ends of darts, sleeve caps, shoulders, bra cups in corsets and the crowns of hats.
What is the difference between a mushroom pressing ham and a tailor's ham?
A tailor's ham rests on the table and you lay the garment over it. The mushroom ham is raised on a post, so you can slide a sleeve or the top part of a garment onto it and rotate it in every direction, and it is rounded uniformly on all sides.
What is the pressing pad made of?
The post and base are made of wood, and the padded dome is covered with a quality, pleasant fabric in white.
Can I press hats on it?
Yes. The crown of a fabric hat is placed on the pad, and you press it with short presses with steam. For hats made of sensitive fabrics, press through a pressing cloth.
Which parts of a garment do you press on a mushroom pressing ham?
Rounded parts: darts at the bust and waist, the shoulder line, the sleeve cap, collar curves and curved seams that distort on a flat board.
Can I iron on it with steam?
Yes. Press with steam and leave the fabric on the dome until it cools slightly, so the rounded shape sets.
Is the pad stable on the table?
Yes. The post is attached to a round base 18.5 cm in diameter, which gives a stable footing on the work table.
How do I keep the white cover clean?
Press only clean, dry garments, clean the soleplate of the iron of starch residue, and use a pressing cloth when working with dark fabrics or fusible interfacing.
Can I order several pads for a studio or a sewing school?
Yes. For bulk orders you can contact us.
