Different Ways to use a Clapper

[@hattiedraper1061]

My husband made my clapper from some spare wood he had in his workshop. He even carved my name on top. So it’s really precious, yet it cost nothing.

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

How sweet!♥️

[@tchr1106]

This is the first time I understood why this tool is called a clapper. You clapped the warmed and steamed fabric into submission. Clap, clap, clap! Thanks for a great video.

[@donnadixon3047]

Btw.. I also have a wooden rolling pin my grandfather made from cedar. my grandmother used it to roll out biscuits. i use it like a clapper.. i roll my fabric. 😊

[@isaemann8638]

👏👏 I love your great idea! You are very smart! 🥰

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

Awesome!!

[@lw7967]

Fortunately my husband makes these but only for charity events. Then again, I am his biggest charity case. He made me 4 of them! He also made some to give away as prizes at our retreats and bus shop hops. They are SEW handy! Maple wood makes the best ones because the steam does not raise the grain of the wood. He made me a fancy one out of Black Walnut but once it hit the steam, the fibers sprang up like slivers! Thanks for showing everyone how useful they are.

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it. 🥰

[@christinemeleg4535]

Thank you for mentioning the type of wood that doesn't work! I am on my own when it comes to making or repairing anything is that information is so helpful! Now I can narrow down my search for "do it yourself" projects.

[@angelisk8]

A great clapper I have seen was a 12 inch square with a central knob. It covered the whole block and did an excellent job!

[@zuster6962]

My husband made me a clapper from a piece of handrail wood. I covered the curved area with a scrap of wool, perfect for ironing open small areas.

[@alluraromel392]

Thank you for such an awesome video explaining the Clapper. Not just for quilting but for sewing too. I've heard about them but no one has ever demonstrated how to actually use it. I'm a visual learner so this video was what I needed to make the💡 go off. Please keep the great videos coming.

[@joanneminasi4198]

I do have some! A small one (from Crafty Gemini) and a medium one (from Riley Blake). I use them every time I need to piece my blocks together. Every seam gets the clapper at the end. I find that squaring up my very flat blocks is so much more accurate.

[@kathyderouchey8221]

I have one of those smaller ones and loved it. Then I found a 10" square one and it's a game-changer on my blocks.

[@frannicat]

I was carrying a smooth round piece of scrap wood in Home Depot & dropped it in the parking lot. It ended up a clapper because it split perfect. Apparently the grain was separated so that's why it was in the scrap bin. LOL. It works great. 👍 👌

[@kathykaplan2451]

I didn't know I was supposed to actually clap it! Thank you for the visual!

[@phyllisdippert2216]

My hubby made me several in different sizes. Also a square one for quilting blocks.

[@jennym007]

I love clappers. I own all of the "Jackson's Woodworks" clappers... five in total, various sizes and shapes. They are one of the notions I can't do without. They make a huge difference to my quilting/sewing/ironing. Even so, I learnt a few things from your video... many thanks!!! ❤️

[@ChristineKrannich]

I bought my 12” Riley Blake clapper when it was a Daily Deal at MSQC. I use it all the time. My housemates are continually amazed at how I use all the ‘crazy tools’ I buy. One asked to see the difference. He was really surprised he could tell even though I had pressed both in front of him. I had tried using thinner pieces of wood in the past with less success.

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it.

[@cherylstreeter1962]

Thanks for great video - I quilt and love to use the Clapper. Along with the wool pressing mat it's a win-win! You are one awesome lady and teacher-your family is blessed to have you. Best wishes, as always, Cheryl S. from Annandale, Minnesota 🙂

[@anonymousperson4363]

Best video I've seen on this device.

[@pjinlaca5489]

Loved your demo on these. I got them for Christmas, but learned more about how to use them today! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@donnadixon3047]

I have a clapper ❤. awesome investment to my sewing room! thanks for sharing your clapper tips.😊

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it.

[@lauriemullins8140]

I do have a clapper but don't use it as much as I should. Thanks for all the tips. I especially likes the one for getting the fold out of fat quarters.

[@katielin2379]

Well, I'll be! I learned something new today. My next quilt will be so much nicer. Thanks.

[@janeriggott9046]

Very helpful video. I have a clapper that my late father-in-law handcrafted for me. Thanks for giving me more ideas of ways to use it.

[@angelabatterman6381]

I have several clappers and really love them, they're so useful.

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it. ❤️

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello! I just got to sit down with my hand quilting and to watch your video. I hope you have a beautiful and creative week ahead! Thank you for sharing your video and your talent.

[@patricklee5578]

I made 'clappers' from hobby Lobby plaques & knobs & gorilla glue; wife also uses magazines , puts squares/blocks between pages to absdosrb steam/heat & set seams

[@cathyveverka8094]

Thx Sew Much for sharing these great tips! Just bought a small clapper in April to set quilt block seams!!!

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it.

[@amyshimonkevitz4803]

I have a standard tailor's clapper that I bought a few years ago. I use it both for garment construction and for quilt construction. It is a great way to get a good precise press on a seam, especially for fabrics that don't take pressing well (e.g., heavier fabrics, etc.) Instead of assaulting the fabric with the iron for along period of time, I can use steam to heat it up and use the clapper to reinforce that heat in the seam just as you demonstrated. I wouldn't consider quilting or sewing without it now.

[@ilchibi]

Love your bracelet, so beautiful!!!

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it. 🥰

[@sharonshergold2372]

Thanks for this info, I have wondered how useful the clapper would be and whether it is worth the investment.

[@diezrosales]

I'd never heard of Clappers before. How interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@jeannieferdinande5805]

Very helpful…just got 2 at a garage sale😃😃

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it. 🙌

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

I learned several somethings new today. Thanks!

[@ninagillenwater4502]

Thank you, Laura!!! I have a clapper, but I didn't now how many things it could do!!!

[@lynevans4855]

I love my 3 clappers! Use them in quilting and garment making

[@jbowen8502]

I do have a clapper that my husband made for me from a piece of white maple. It’s unfinished, curved on the corners and edges and works beautifully. I like using it on hems and seams too.

[@doreensherk287]

I need to get one, thanks for the info on the clapper, it is a must have tool in the sewing room

[@heidicook2395]

This is such a wonderful tool! I get lots of stubborn wrinkles.

[@iviolanti6836]

As a total newbie to quilting, I wondered why I would need a clapper, this makes sense Thank you😉

[@karengray2650]

Yes I have one. I love the smell when the wood gets hot. I use it to set seams in my patchwork. Have wanted another and I seems some people here have more than one. I am tempted to get a second!

[@kathleenrueter3142]

Yes, Laura, I DO have a clapper, but will be using it sooo much more after watching this video! Thank you or much for all the good tips to use the ‘clapper’!

[@sharonott7513]

Great info. Thanks Laura.

[@baseballquilter8984]

I have 4 clappers. I have been quilting since covid, so I am still new to the quilting/sewing world. I never thought to put my block on top of the clapper and iron. Great idea. At this time, I only use my clappers to flatten my seams. Thank you!

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

You are so smart! Thank You🥰

[@marionbartley214]

Thank you Laura for all these's tips on clappers. I diden't know them, very useful information.

[@gigiontube]

Great video and I learned new ways to use my clapper 👍👏

[@thefcleary]

I have a Riley Blake clapper mainly for pressing quilt block seams. Great idea to use it as a small pressing board!

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it. 😘

[@minitorestrepo7233]

I definitely will buy me a clapper!

[@dacwebb]

Thank you!

[@jennystrahley927]

I too use clappers for pressing seams while piecing. My favorite one is 9" square. It works great for centers of blocks!

[@joycesullivan9679]

I planned on having my husband cut a wooden closet rod in half lengthwise to be used for pressing seams open. I tried using my clapper instead and it worked beautifully. Now I wish I owned a longer clapper.

[@GloriaHasberry]

Great video!

[@landarogers9926]

love mine. use mine on my blocks with no steam.

[@ellenhofer3343]

I bought mine through Wawac when they were on sale. I use it when I quilt mostly

[@chrisb5391]

I do have a clapper. I had to buy a new one since I couldn't find the one I had It will turn up I know when I least expect it.

[@annguglielmino8989]

Great for making card slots for apurse or wallet

[@Kari77251]

The Hubs put a butcher block counter top in our pantry and I made him hold onto the leftover pieces. I think I’ve found a use for them… will butcher block work for a clapper? Or two…

[@denisepettit8534]

I just don't know why the clapper left the sewing scene. Sure glad it is back and you're helping it to be in use again.

[@nancyguss6739]

Great tips

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it. ❤️

[@hotbecky880707]

@sewveryeasy I have a clapper and it is not finished Should I apply a finish to it? Mine is made of Oak

[@Bright-It]

I check your link for the clapper. This is very expensive clapper. What is special about it? Would a clapper half of your product price do the same?

[@raggedyanna6-Missy]

Do you always have to use steam?

[@atelierangela3556]

💝✂️ I discovered a way to sew faster and easier even as a beginner, I talk more about it in my channel, I hope it helps those who need it. 😘

[@jog2010]

No

[@alicekirby9360]

Bails tape

[@kaysmyth7099]

I love my clappers I keep one on my ironing board all the time. I did learn some new use’s thanks🦩