Ironing Board suggestions?
#1
Ironing Board suggestions?
I need an ironing board. It needs to be sturdy. I have a good fiberglass cover so it needs to be a standard sized board. Does anyone have suggestions for a good brand to buy? I use it for quilt piecing, garment construction and sometimes I actually iron clothes!
#2
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 71
I have been searching for one -- not happy with any I have found except the one JoAnn Fabrics sells for $99. It will be included in the 50% off notions wall this coming week end so I'm going to buy one. If I am not happy with it back it goes!
#3
After being disappointed multiple times. I gave up trying to find a good sturdy ironing board. I finally took the advice a several people on this board and made my own.
All it takes is a piece of thick plywood, a couple of layers of cotton batting, some sturdy fabric and tacks. Then you can put the board on any table or other sturdy surface. Works great.
All it takes is a piece of thick plywood, a couple of layers of cotton batting, some sturdy fabric and tacks. Then you can put the board on any table or other sturdy surface. Works great.
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
I have a little cheap ironning board from K-Marts that fits over the door for those things that aren't too big. I also have one almost like it built into it's own little closet but it's in another room away from my sewing; that's why I bought the 2nd one. I also have a thin piece of board that is used on the outside of cabinets and I covered it with batting and muslin and I put a wire on the back so that I can hang it up. So now I have a small design wall when I don't need it to put on a counter/table to iron larger items.
#5
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Fort White, Fl
Posts: 2,689
My husband built me a board and put folfing legs on it. With several medical problems it is hard for me to press my tops and things so we made it a bit larger than some. I have not measured it or used it yet but as soon as I do I will post.
#6
My DH made me one, 24X48, I covered it with batting and silver ironing board fabric. I have it on the end of my large cutting table, which is 2 30X72 tables together on risers. It works perfectly and I can remove it easily if I need the whole table.
#7
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Lawrenceville, GA.
Posts: 250
Someone on this cite recommended Walmart to me a few months back. Go on line @ Walmart Ironing Boards Model BRD-01957. Price $54.97, on sale now for $43.47 + tax. Shipping is free ii shipped to nearest store for pick up. It's well worth it. I boughtg one and love it. A little big, but great when pressing large quilt tops and yardage after washing. Good luck.
#9
I purchase my irons from garage sales, and usually don't pay more than $1.00 for them!! I have found some old ones that are very sturdy. I keep two of them at home and at my cabin for when I have friends over to sew.
#10
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Martensdale, Iowa
Posts: 319
Ironing board
If you go to a house auction you can pick up a ironing board for only a few dollars. Also can get sewing machines and other sewing items sometimes for a very low price. They are very fun to go to and you never know what you can find.
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