Wool pressing mat.
#1
Wool pressing mat.
I got a gift certificate for Christmas so I want to buy a wool pressing mat but I can’t decide which size to buy. When I sit at my machine, my ironing board is right in front of me. It is only about 15 inches wide so the 17X17 would be too wide. The 13.5 X 13.5 is awfully small. Any advice?
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: South East, PA
Posts: 345
If the largest one is in the budget, GET IT! You won't be sorry... I actually have 2 -- without getting up, I would guess one is about 15" square, and the large is 17 x 24. I tend to sew in the living room with my temporary table set up, and I use the bathroom counter to iron on.
#4
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 1,703
i have a small wool pressing mat. it works well for pieces and blocks up to about 12.5" square. anything larger than that I use my regular ironing surface or i just shift the fabric around as needed. get the biggest one you can, but do not despair if it is only a small one.
#10
I jumped on the wool pressing mat band wagon a few months ago and love mine. I have two (14x13 and 18x12). I purchased mine from love-sew.com. They are made of 100% New Zealand wool. Just don’t get them wet, or they will smell like a barnyard. I think you’ll love using one.