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.

Easy to read instructions. Lovely finish.

I made both patterns and am quite pleased. The patterns are perfect. I didn't manage to get the "stuffing" as firm as the store bought ones but they are plenty firm enough for their purpose.
Cudos to the pattern makers!

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I swerved the spillage of the wood bits by using a canning funnel. They have a large outlet at the bottom the size of a regular mason jar and it is easy to insert this, pour in the stuffing and then punch down in between pours. I still did it outside but doing it this way made very little spillage.

I made the sleeve ham, and it will be used constantly! Perfect for pressing pant legs, sleeves, and more. Thank you!

Pattern and instructions easy to understand and use. Thank you

The Pressing Ham pattern was easy to follow and a delight to make. I didn’t even have to enlarge the pattern. I doubted I could make one but the instructions in the pattern were easy to follow and I did it!

Thank you fore free pattern and cards . I love them

Really love the hem .

Pattern easy to follow.
I did have one problem but it wasn't from the pattern itself. When stuffing with the wood chippings you can't help but get them on the fabric, which in turn stains your fabric. I did find a way around this.
The stuff, then stuff some more, then more and so on took 3 days. Letting the wood chippings settle and having to make a tool to get more and then even more into every nook.

I'm a complete beginner and this worked well for me - if I can do it, anyone can!

Very easy pattern that solves ironing aids for sewing.