Clover Hot Hemmer-6-inch x 5-inch, Nylon, Original Version, Each

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Fold the bottom hem up over the Hot Hemmer and press in place, them fold the side hem over the Hot Hemmer, the fold line should line up with the diagonal line on the Hot Hemmer. If it does you know you have a prefect mitered corner, press it into place. It worked equally well for the larger hem and heavier fabric shown below as well as for the very narrow hem in lightweight fabric shown above. This clever product is designed to help you press accurate hems, both straight and curved, but can also be used to make perfect mitered corners as well. It’s made from a heat resistant nylon which allows the steam from the iron to pass through it onto your fabric. It is also non-slip to hold your fabric in place whilst you press.

The cut out at the top of the Hot Hemmer can use used to measure and mark a boxed corner for a pouch or bag. The Hot Ruler is 10″x 2 1/2″ and is designed for completing longer hems in minimum time. If you’re ironing hems for draperies, this is your tool. Align the Hot Hemmer with the corner of the bag bottom, adjusting for your required depth. Then trace the corner with a fabric pen or pencil. Part of the Press Perfect collection by Joan Hawley for Clover, the Hot Hemmer is a 5″ x 6″ powerhouse of pressing. It’s definitely one of those, “I-can’t-believe-no-one-thought-of-this-before” kind of products. Of course, there have been hem gauges for years, but they are usually metal or plastic. Ironing over a metal gauge can make it too hot to touch and it can actually get hot enough to damage delicate fabric. Plastic is often simply not able to handle ironing without melting or warping, which means you constantly have to measure and then move the gauge out of the way, hoping you can keep your fold accurate. Refold along your second set of ¼” crease lines and press. If you’ve been careful with your measurements and pressing, this second re-fold will create a diagonal line where your two finished edged meet, making a neat split corner.With the initial fold pressed in place, simply reposition the Hot Hemmer at the beginning of the hem and fold up the second fold. We used 2″ as a second fold. Press in place along the length of the hem as above. Fold in again at a 45˚ angle – just as you did above, you simply have a cut edge rather than a folded edge.

Wrap the raw edge of the fabric over the hemmer, aligning the raw edge of the fabric with the appropriate ruler mark for your initial fold. We used a ½” initial fold. Press in place. The diagonal line across the Hot Hemmer helps you sew mitered corners with ease. Start by pressing your hem on either side of the corner using the Hot Hemmer to get it to the exact depth you want. Following the steps above for getting an accurate straight hem. Unfold both ¼” turns so your fabric lays flat, wrong side up. You should be able to see the crease lines of both turns.

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The Clover Hot Hemmer is a super thin, heat resistant ruler with a special non-slip surface that helps hold the fabric in place for the best, most precise results.

Fold in the corner at a 45˚ angle so the point of the corner lines up with the intersection of the inner set of crease lines. Press. Finally, the material it's made of: not sure what it is, but it feels almost like a grippier version of felt. (Might be that stuff you get at JoAnn's to stiffen the bottom of purses with?) Other reviewers have mentioned how nice that grippiness can be because you can place your fabric on whatever depth of hem you want and get your hands out of the way. I find this is true for some fabrics but not nearly all—so if that's why you wanted it, just be aware that maybe only 50% of fabric types grip enough to let go. You can use the Hot Hemmer with either a dry or steam iron, and it will withstand temperatures up to 428˚F (220˚C). As with ironing on any surface, if you hold your iron in one place on the Hot Hemmer for an extended period of time, the surface can become discolored.

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A standard ½” hem is created in exactly the same manner, but starts with two ½” folds rather than the ¼” folds shown above. Ever try to make a perfect 45° mitered corner? No problem. Just measure to desired depth at the desired point, fold your fabric along the miter line and press. Fold in the corner a second time, at¼” andagain at a 45˚ angle. The outer edges of this second fold should line up with your first set of crease lines. Press. The Hot Hemmer and Hot Ruler will revolutionize the way you do hems, mitered corners and pressed curves. They truly are the “go to” tools for anyone who does hems, mitered corners or pressed curves.

We thought we’d write a post to tell you more about one of our new products, the Hot Hemmer, and how it can help you get more accurate hems. The measuring marks on the Hot Hemmer are very accurate and include straight edges, a curved corner, a true 45˚ diagonal for mitering, and ⅛” divisions. The most common ¼”, ½” and ¾” measurements are highlighted. Below are the steps a ¼” double-turn hem. This sample is a simple napkin project, but you can use the technique anytime you need a narrow hemmed corner. We love it for single-layer apron skirt corners, placemats, even lightweight blankets. Thanks to the exact diagonal line running across the Hot Hemmer, it’s fast and easy to create a true 45˚ fold. Below, we walk you through how to use the Hot Hemmer for five of the most common tasks. Flat double-fold hemThe corner cut out is also very handy when you need to measure and mark on an already dimensional item, such as finding the point at which to insert purse feet on the bottom of a finished bag. Can't recommend it fully. It's okay. I really love the idea of burning myself less, and I really, really wanted to love the Hot Hemmer after waiting so long to get it. But I don't love it—and if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have bothered. The simplest way to use the Hem Hemmer is to use the straight edge to fold your fabric around it to the depth you want your hem (up to 10 cms). The material is heat resistant so you can put your iron onto it. It is 15cm long so you won’t have to reposition it too often when pressing your hems. Make a sharp pivot at each corner, which means you will stitch into the exact corner, stop with your needle in the down position, raise the presser foot and turn the fabric 90˚ so it is positioned correctly to stitch the next side.