Word of the Day 30 July 2026

point presser

An object with a free-standing point for use in ironing collars, corners and facings.

Why this one

A shaped block for ironing collars and corners. Tailoring tools are mostly named for the exact job they do.

In use

Don't flatten that lapel corner on the board, get the point presser and press the seam open over the tip.

Written by our editors to show how the term is used, not a recorded quotation.

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