Description
Seam Roller Purple
Once you’ve used a Seam Roller, you’ll quickly wonder how you managed without one.
Designed to apply firm, even pressure without heat, a seam roller helps flatten seams, crease folds and prepare fabrics before sewing. It’s perfect for those times when you don’t want to stop and set up the iron or when you’re working with materials that don’t respond well to heat.
Bag makers especially love seam rollers for working with vinyl faux leather, laminated fabrics and other specialty materials, while quilters and garment makers find them equally useful for pressing seams and folded edges as they work.
Why Bag Makers Love Seam Rollers
- Presses seams without heat.
- Creates crisp folds before stitching.
- Applies even pressure across seams.
- Ideal for vinyl faux leather and laminated fabrics.
- Helps double-sided sewing tape bond more securely.
- Great for preparing straps, pockets and bindings.
- Comfortable ergonomic handle.
- Smooth rolling action.
Perfect For
- Bag making.
- Quilting.
- Dressmaking.
- Patchwork.
- Paper piecing.
- Appliqué.
- Craft projects.
Common Uses Around the Sewing Room
- Finger pressing seams.
- Flattening seam allowances.
- Pressing folded hems.
- Creasing fabric before stitching.
- Securing double-sided sewing tape.
- Flattening zipper tape.
- Preparing binding.
- Pressing pockets before topstitching.
Seam Roller vs Iron – When Should You Use Each?
One of the most common questions I get asked is whether a seam roller replaces an iron.
While a seam roller is an incredibly handy tool, it works best alongside your iron rather than replacing it. Each has its own strengths, and knowing when to use each one can make your sewing more efficient.
| Use a Seam Roller When… | Use an Iron When… |
|---|---|
| You’re sewing and want to flatten seams as you go. | Applying fusible interfacing. |
| Working with vinyl faux leather, cork or laminated fabrics. | Removing wrinkles from fabric before cutting. |
| Pressing double-sided tape to improve adhesion. | Creating permanent pressed creases in woven fabrics. |
| Flattening folded edges before topstitching. | Giving your finished project a final press. |
| You want to avoid repeatedly walking to the ironing board. | You need heat and steam to shape or press fabric. |
My sewing room tip: I keep my seam roller right beside my sewing machine and use it constantly throughout a project. It saves countless trips to the ironing board, especially when making bags. Once the project is finished, I then use my iron for any final pressing that’s needed.
Product Details
- Length: 12cm
- Roller Width: 2.2cm
- Handle Width: 2.5cm
- Smooth nylon roller.
- Comfortable ergonomic handle.
- Available in Teal Blue, Purple or Pink.
- Each colour is sold separately.
Helpful Tip from Chris
One of my favourite ways to use a seam roller is after applying double-sided adhesive tape. Rolling firmly over the taped area helps create a stronger bond before stitching and keeps everything nicely aligned while sewing.
I also use it to flatten folded edges, straps, zipper tape and seam allowances throughout the construction process. Having it sitting beside my sewing machine means I can keep sewing without constantly stopping to use the iron, making bag making quicker and more enjoyable.
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Competitive prices. Amazing products. I will be returning time and again.
roller falls out if you press too hard, but ok for light jobs