Friday, 28 October 2011

Favourite things friday

Its time for favourite things Friday again thanks to Shay at http://fairybreadmusings.blogspot.com/2011/10/favourite-things-friday_28.html

This week its something nice and simple, a seam roller.

Wooden Seam Roller

I find this little tool to be a huge advantage when paper piecing. Every time I do the flippy thing I can press the seam down with this. I don't bother with the iron until the block is finished. That saves me loads of time as I don't  have a perfect, ergonomically designed sewing room (i.e. I have to get up to the iron and ironing board). Especially if I am doing something really fiddly with lots of little pieces this works a treat.

9 comments:

Larri said...

What an excellent gadget! Never would of thought to use this tool. Thanks for the great idea, Shevvy! Happy FTF! ☺

Shay said...

OMG! I didnt even know this tool existed. What a brilliant idea.

You know Im going to be on the look out for one now since I have to have every tool known to man ....

Kirsten said...

What a cool idea...i have a roller almost like that from stamping...I should try that one

Canadian Abroad said...

You have now just increased sales on these doohickeys! I'll be looking for one as well. Beats using my finger all the time!

Baa-Me Kniits said...

Great FTF, looks like a very handy tool :-)

thea said...

great idea! looks very handy .. pressing is such a pain.

Marg said...

I've seen them and been on the look out for one, now I'll just have to try harder to find one.

Paulette said...

It does seem like a handy thing for paper piecing. I think I have one among my wallpapering supplies. Great tip, thanks!

Michelle said...

How cool is that? I've never seen such a thing. It would be quite handy!