Small "Sleeve size" Ironing boards...does any one use them

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10-25-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by frauhahn

I'm not sure why, but I find mine to be easier to use when I'm making binding. Mine was handmade by my grandpa way back in the 1920's.

Would love to see a picture of this!

10-25-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by auniqueview

I wish I had one, for making bags, and will buy one if I see one at a yard sale. I have a small ironing board I keep on my chest for small stuff, but it's just not small enough.

Lately I keep thinking about a REALLY USELESS ITEM, lol. Anyone ever use curtain stretcher? My grandmother used to have me help her put the curtains on the stretchers with her. Oh, how many times I stuck myself on those tacks. And I keep thinking about those things lately. Maybe I am getting senile....or wistful?

Oh, I never though of using it for making bags! I have one that is two sided; a sleeve side and a pant leg size(?), I suppose. It belonged to my dear Aunt Jessie who made all my school clothes until I learned to sew and then promptly told me to make them myself from now on! I was mad at the time but it forced me to develop my skills and I will always be grateful for that. It's got to be at least my age (58-5/6 y.o.)

I'll certainly use it more now!