הבית לבובות דיגום ותצוגה
Universal Pressing Pad with Opening – 14 cm Padded Surface on a Wooden Base, for Buttons and Narrow Areas
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SKU: 10863
Product description
Pressing ham with an opening: press between buttons and along a zipper
The universal pressing ham with an opening is a narrow padded surface, 14 cm wide, raised on a shaped wooden base 33 cm long and with an overall height of 13 cm. At one end of the ham there is a U-shaped opening, and this is what distinguishes it from a regular pressing ham. Place buttons, zipper teeth, hooks or a protruding decoration in the opening, and the fabric around them stays flat on the surface. This way you press right up to a button without pressing on it, and without it being pushed into the fabric and leaving a mark.
The rest of the ham serves as a narrow, rounded surface for pressing sleeves, collars, cuffs and hems, and for stubborn wrinkles in areas that don't fit comfortably on a regular ironing board. Under the end with the opening there is a gap, so you can thread a short sleeve or a narrow trouser leg around the surface.
The cover is made of quality, pleasant fabric in white, and the base is made of wood.
How this model differs from our other pressing hams
Universal pressing ham with an opening (the model on this page): a padded surface 14 cm wide with a U-shaped opening, height 13 cm. For button plackets, zippers and narrow areas
Universal pressing ham on a tall stand: a 21 cm long cylinder on a 40 cm tall stand, for sleeve caps and shoulders while the garment hangs below
Long sleeve pressing ham: a length of about 56 cm, for a whole sleeve in one run
Shaped wooden pressing block: solid wood with a pointed end, for collar corners and flaps
Common uses
Button plackets in shirts, dresses and baby shirts
Along zippers in dresses, skirts and trousers
Around hooks, snaps, appliqués and beads
Collars and cuffs
Stubborn wrinkles in narrow areas of a finished garment
Short sleeves and children's clothing
Who the ham is for
Seamstresses and designers: for pressing button plackets and zippers while sewing
Tailors and garment alterers: for replacing a zipper and for repairs to button plackets, after which only the repaired area needs pressing
Evening and wedding dress studios: for pressing around ornaments, beads and covered buttons
Clothing stores: for quick pressing of button-down shirts before display
Fashion design schools and sewing classes: equipment for every work station; for quantity orders you can contact us
Professional tips for working with a pressing ham with an opening
Buttons facing down: place the button placket with the buttons facing into the opening, and press from the inside of the garment
Zipper closed: close the zipper, place the teeth inside the opening and press the fabric from both sides
Move the garment along the opening: on a long button placket, press a section, move the garment and continue to the next button
A pressing cloth for delicate fabrics: with dark fabrics and satin, place a thin pressing cloth between the iron and the garment
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Pressing directly on plastic buttons: plastic buttons and zipper teeth may melt or get shiny. They need to be inside the opening, not under the iron
Pressing a button placket on a flat surface from the visible side: the buttons are pushed into the fabric and leave marks around them. Press from the inside over the opening
An iron that stays in place: on a narrow, padded surface the heat concentrates and may leave shine. Keep moving the iron
Pressing hard on the end with the opening: this is the narrow part of the ham. 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: universal pressing ham with an opening
Model: 10863
Brand: HaBayit LaBubot
Ham width: 14 cm
Overall height: 13 cm
Base length: 33 cm
Structure: padded surface with a U-shaped opening at the end, on a shaped wooden base
Base material: wood
Cover: quality fabric
Cover color: white
Sales unit: per piece
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of the pressing pad with the opening?
The pad is 14 cm wide, the total height is 13 cm and the wooden base is 33 cm long.
Why is there an opening at the end of the pressing pad?
To place buttons, zipper teeth, hooks and embellishments in it while pressing. The fabric around them stays flat on the surface, and you can press right up against them without pressing on them.
How do you press a button placket without marks?
Turn the garment over, place the button placket so the buttons go into the opening, and press from the inside. The buttons aren't pressed by themselves and no marks form around them.
What is the pressing pad made of?
The base is made of wood, and the padded surface is covered with a quality, pleasant fabric in white.
How is it different from the universal pressing pad on the tall stand?
The pad on the tall stand is a cylinder 40 cm high, for sleeve caps and shoulders while the garment hangs. The pad with the opening is low, 13 cm high, and intended mainly for button plackets, zippers and narrow areas.
Which parts of a garment is it convenient to press on the pad?
Button plackets, zipper openings, gathers, short hems, collars and narrow areas that do not fit comfortably on a regular ironing board.
Can I iron on it with steam?
Yes. Press with steam as usual and leave the fabric on the pad until it cools slightly, so the shape sets.
Is the pad stable on the table?
Yes. The padded surface sits on a wooden base, so the pad stands stably on the worktable while pressing.
How do I keep the padding clean?
Press only clean, dry garments, clean the soleplate of the iron of starch or glue residue, and use a pressing cloth when working with fusible interfacing.
Can I order several pads for a studio or a sewing school?
Yes. For bulk orders you can contact us.
