Tailor's Pressing Ham

Tailor's Pressing Ham

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We're pleased to offer you a FREE pattern for a Tailor's Pressing Ham.  A firmly-stuffed, rounded pressing mould, a tailor's pressing ham is indispensable when pressing curved or shaped seams. 

This pattern includes pieces for both a regular ham and a sleeve ham.

Take the time to press seams well, and we think you'll be thrilled with the results.  We hope you find it to be a useful addition to your sewing supplies.

Lisa  xox

Customer Reviews

Based on 95 reviews
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Sarah Walsh (Rockville, US)
Great pattern!

This is an excellent, straightforward pattern with easy to follow instructions. It's a simple sewing tool, but if you're looking for guidance on every aspect of making it, as well as materials, this is really helpful to have.

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Leann Wiggins (Kansas City, US)
Pressing ham

Great pattern. Made myself this ham. Works great. Really appreciate the free pattern. I went to Lowe’s with a gallon ziplock and filled it from their shop vac at the wood cutting table. Can’t beat the price!

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Vicky Still (Hove, GB)
Hams

Using my hams and loving them. Easy to make. Great instructions. Thank you

A
Angela Marshall (Spalding, GB)
Tailor Ham free pattern

Thank you for the free pattern which I have now made. I used calico for the inner and 10oz natural 100% cotton canvas for the outer. The instructions were very easy to follow. I used wood shavings from pet store. It takes quite a bit of stuffing but I have ended up with a good firm ham which is as good as a bought one, very pleased. Thank you.

B
Brenda Windley (Belhaven, US)
Easy and Fun

The pattern was well written and easy to follow. Was fun creating the ham as well

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Hilary S - UK (Peterborough, GB)
Been looking for ham pattern for ages

I made both shapes. Great pattern, easy to follow. I used old sheet (tight weave) for inner, didn’t have any suitable wool for outer so used thick quilting cotton. Filled with wood shavings (from pet shop). If I made another one I would use the ground walnut shells I use for pin cushions, these are fine so one could use a funnel which would make life easier and less messy. I would also leave opening on short edge.

R
Rose Whelan (Sydney, AU)
Love these guys

Thank you for your generosity in sharing this free pattern.
The instructions are detailed with lots of added extra information that I found helpful when making my hams.
Very professional and user friendly.

P
Patty Whitney (Olympia, US)
Pressing Praise

I couldn’t be happier with my pressing hams. I made both sizes out of a thrifted wool skirt and saw dust. Tutorial and video made it so easy. Thanks T&T!!

R
Rachel Hussain (Leicester, GB)
Great addition to my sewing room

I finally decided that a rolled up towel just wasn’t working as a tailors ham! Did an online search and found this great pattern from T&T. It was a perfect way to use up some of the pure wool lining from my late Dad’s favourite coat. Having 2 indoor cats also meant a plentiful supply of wood chip cat litter was on hand too! Can’t wait to use them now.

M
Margaret Thomas (Utterson, CA)
Tailor Ham

Easy to read instructions. Lovely finish.

Customer Reviews

Based on 95 reviews
97%
(92)
3%
(3)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
S
Sarah Walsh (Rockville, US)
Great pattern!

This is an excellent, straightforward pattern with easy to follow instructions. It's a simple sewing tool, but if you're looking for guidance on every aspect of making it, as well as materials, this is really helpful to have.

L
Leann Wiggins (Kansas City, US)
Pressing ham

Great pattern. Made myself this ham. Works great. Really appreciate the free pattern. I went to Lowe’s with a gallon ziplock and filled it from their shop vac at the wood cutting table. Can’t beat the price!

V
Vicky Still (Hove, GB)
Hams

Using my hams and loving them. Easy to make. Great instructions. Thank you

A
Angela Marshall (Spalding, GB)
Tailor Ham free pattern

Thank you for the free pattern which I have now made. I used calico for the inner and 10oz natural 100% cotton canvas for the outer. The instructions were very easy to follow. I used wood shavings from pet store. It takes quite a bit of stuffing but I have ended up with a good firm ham which is as good as a bought one, very pleased. Thank you.

B
Brenda Windley (Belhaven, US)
Easy and Fun

The pattern was well written and easy to follow. Was fun creating the ham as well

H
Hilary S - UK (Peterborough, GB)
Been looking for ham pattern for ages

I made both shapes. Great pattern, easy to follow. I used old sheet (tight weave) for inner, didn’t have any suitable wool for outer so used thick quilting cotton. Filled with wood shavings (from pet shop). If I made another one I would use the ground walnut shells I use for pin cushions, these are fine so one could use a funnel which would make life easier and less messy. I would also leave opening on short edge.

R
Rose Whelan (Sydney, AU)
Love these guys

Thank you for your generosity in sharing this free pattern.
The instructions are detailed with lots of added extra information that I found helpful when making my hams.
Very professional and user friendly.

P
Patty Whitney (Olympia, US)
Pressing Praise

I couldn’t be happier with my pressing hams. I made both sizes out of a thrifted wool skirt and saw dust. Tutorial and video made it so easy. Thanks T&T!!

R
Rachel Hussain (Leicester, GB)
Great addition to my sewing room

I finally decided that a rolled up towel just wasn’t working as a tailors ham! Did an online search and found this great pattern from T&T. It was a perfect way to use up some of the pure wool lining from my late Dad’s favourite coat. Having 2 indoor cats also meant a plentiful supply of wood chip cat litter was on hand too! Can’t wait to use them now.

M
Margaret Thomas (Utterson, CA)
Tailor Ham

Easy to read instructions. Lovely finish.