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    Old 09-04-2011, 10:35 PM
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    are you using a wooden tray? Hard to staple onto a metal tv tray, I think
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    Old 09-04-2011, 10:56 PM
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    This is a good idea. I don't want to sound like a spoil sport... "BUT" you need to get up and move around to keep your circulation going...that's when the ironing board that is away from where you are working comes in handy. It will force you to do that...thanks for the tip..crafty_linda_b
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    Old 09-04-2011, 11:05 PM
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    This is a great idea. Here is another to add to the tray, instead of an iron board cover use a ironing pad with markings that u set on the cutting table, fits perfect!!! U can staple it right to the table around the outside edge.
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    Old 09-05-2011, 04:13 AM
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    I do not have a ironing board so, do I put batting, the silver stuff and then muslin on top??? I am fairly new to all of this. Any info will help.
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    Old 09-05-2011, 04:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by Noiseynana
    A friend showed me how to make a TV tray ironing board to sit next to my sewing machine. It's only good for blocks but its very handy. I took an old tv tray and an old ironing board cover and slipped it on the tv tray. Flipped the try upside down ,streched it and stappled it . It folds up for easy storage and its just the right size for next to my machine. I hope yall can use this tip. It really is a lot easier than getting out the full sized ironing board.
    Good tip, but I got distracted by those ADORABLE pups in your avatar! What cuties!
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    Old 09-05-2011, 04:20 AM
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    My version was a bit easier. Bought 2 tray set at auction, set one up beside my sewing chair, put June Tailor "Cut N Press" on top and voila! Instant pressing center.
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    Old 09-05-2011, 04:28 AM
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    I use me all the time. Good tip!
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    Old 09-05-2011, 04:36 AM
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    I actually have 2, one is for ironing and the other for cutting, the ironing top is removable since I made it with elastic so it slips on and off. That way I have it for extra tables when we need them
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    Old 09-05-2011, 04:39 AM
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    Great idea!
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    Old 09-05-2011, 04:43 AM
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    I made one also. From a wood tv tray that bought at one of the dollar stores for $10.00 put thermo batting on it then topped it with silver iron board material. Next all you do is turn it over and staple and pull materials around the bottom. Just love it!
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