This badge bit (BB) is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in
textiles.
In this project, you will make and sew a pressing ham. Also called a tailor's ham, this is a helpful item for pressing garments with curved seams.
Minimum requirements:
- sew a pressing ham
- must be cotton or
linen and wool fabric
- must have a fully compressed filling (about 2 pounds of wood shavings)
To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pics or video (< 2min):
- The materials you will use for your pressing ham
- Sewing the ham
- Stuffing the ham
- Your finished pressing ham
You can find free patterns and instructions at the following websites:
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How to Make Your Own Tailors Ham
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How to Make a Tailor's Ham with Free Pattern
Or try these videos: