10 everyday uses for a pressing ham
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Issues concerning the uses of a pressing ham are presented, with reference to giving garments a professional pressed appearance. Information is provided regarding the correct technique to use when ironing parts of garments such as darts, jacket hems, pleats and pockets.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2001
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Measuring and marking tools that help you fit and finish garments
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Measuring tapes are made of plastic or reinforced fiberglass and the most convenient ones have numbers printed on both sides, with the number 1 on opposite ends. The different measuring tools that help in taking good measurements are discussed.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2004
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Pressing 101
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Pressing is discussed with emphasis on its benefits for improving sewing. The technique of pressing is described and ways in which it can be used to make a piece of sewing look better are presented.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2001
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