Ironing board cover
08-19-2011, 10:34 AM
#51
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 527
I have two ironing boards that I did this to and love them now. What they came with was too thin.
We had some carpeting laid in a few rooms and I saved the padding that was left over. Took it and cut it out to the size and shape of the ironing board. Laid it on top of the board and then covered it with flannel. Then made a cover out of cute fabric and stretched it over the two layers and gathered underneath with the drawstring I put around the cover. Looks great and nice and padded. Cheap and you don't waste any batting!
We had some carpeting laid in a few rooms and I saved the padding that was left over. Took it and cut it out to the size and shape of the ironing board. Laid it on top of the board and then covered it with flannel. Then made a cover out of cute fabric and stretched it over the two layers and gathered underneath with the drawstring I put around the cover. Looks great and nice and padded. Cheap and you don't waste any batting!
08-19-2011, 11:30 AM
#52
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Lawrenceville, GA.
Posts: 250
Hi: I use towels on my regular ironing board, but had not thought of a TV tray. I have some old wooden TV trays stored in the attic, so with all the ideas, I'll make one up for next to my sewing table. I hate getting up and down to use the ironing board. GiGi
08-19-2011, 01:25 PM
#55
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,189
my hubby built me a 'big board' that fits over the usual ironing board, I covered it with cotton batting, terry cloth and then muslin........ then drew out some different size squares on it with marker. they help alot when pressing out blocks to a certain size!
08-19-2011, 04:36 PM
#57
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Somewhere North
Posts: 6,180
I use 2 layers of cotton batting and it really holds up well. My husband made me a big board that fits over the top of my ironing board and I love it. They are well worth the effort of making and covering them.
08-19-2011, 04:49 PM
#58
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
Posts: 6,003
I buy a quilted cotton mattress cover from the thrift store and use that thick top layer for the lining. I also use it for the inside of potholders, hot pads, etc. They are usually only a couple dollars for a twin or full size and go a long way in projects.
08-19-2011, 06:01 PM
#60
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Out searching for some sunshine :-)
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Less is better for pressing fabric and blocks. If your padding is to thick, the iron sinks down and it can distort the shape of the block. A few layers of warm and natural is just right :D:D:D
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