A skirt board is a great help in tacking the material and lining of a skirt together, and it is almost a necessity for pressing the seams. These boards can be had from 4s. 6d. each.

Sleeve Board (Single or Double)

A sleeve board for pressing the seams of sleeves, etc., can also be purchased from 1s. 6d. A small size must be selected, or it will not pass through the cuff of a blouse, or the bottom of a sleeve (see diagrams in the tailoring article). If expense has to be considered, a wooden rolling-pin, costing about 4 1/2d., can be used instead of a sleeve board, or even a roller from a round towel will do as a substitute.