I tried out the Clover Hot Hemmer to press the edges of my quilt label to the back and it worked very well, providing a crisp, even finish. Usually I just eyeball my hems since the labels are so small but I always end up with them being crooked! This handy gadget took care of that problem and it was much easier to press this way rather than trying to fold by eye and hold the hems with my fingers.
The Hot Hemmer is made of heat resistant nylon material so you can measure a seam along its ruler guide and then press the hot iron right onto both the fabric and the tool. It has a soft, felt-y feel to it which seems like it would melt but (obviously!) it worked perfectly with the heat (and I used steam), with no curling or negative effects on the hemmer.
The ruler is really thin and has a non-slip surface so the hem stays put, is accurate and consistent. You can also use it to measure your seams and it works for round or mitered corners as well (which, after watching the quick video below, I think would be super helpful!), with steam or without. The Hot Hemmer is made in Japan by Clover and labelled 'Press Perfect by Joan Hawley'. I bought this specifically for my labels so it's just the right size for my needs. I don't do any garment sewing so I'm not sure if it would be too small for that purpose (long hems?) but for corners, it's great!
Here's that quick video from Clover showing you how the Hot Hemmer works...
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