Small Ironing Board for Sewing Room - Need Suggestions, Please
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Small Ironing Board for Sewing Room - Need Suggestions, Please
I've been looking for a smaller size ironing board for my sewing room. I've been using one of those table top thingies, which I dislike very much. If you had this one, what would you use the three bins for? (The top raises to access the bins, and they are also removable.) Just trying to think this through. I'm also open to any suggestions. I just don't have much floor space available.
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You can make yourself one in any size you need. Purchase a 3/4" thick piece of plywood (most home improvement stores will cut the size you need. Paint a layer of sealant on the board (I use Gesso) then cover with a layer of Insul Bright and then a layer of Teflon Ironingboard cover fabric. I stapled the coverings directly to the wood.
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The only time I needed an ironing board next to my machine was for a crazy quilt.
Since I tend to chain piece the ironing can wait and then I get the opportunity to get up an walk around.
If I did want an ironing surface I would make it as above or go to a thrift store and get one of those old wooden folding TV tray tables and the use that surface for the ironing pad.
Since I tend to chain piece the ironing can wait and then I get the opportunity to get up an walk around.
If I did want an ironing surface I would make it as above or go to a thrift store and get one of those old wooden folding TV tray tables and the use that surface for the ironing pad.
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Since you want a small ironing board, the one you are considering should fit your needs well since the space underneath is not being wasted. The large bins can be used to store packages of batting, scraps, fusible/interfacings and similar large items you may have in your sewing room.
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I love mine that I made from wooden tv tray from Walmart..around $7. sure is convenient by my machine..used aluminum foil next to wood..then 2 layers of batting and then fabric..made it with elastic around the edge[ATTACH=CONFIG]430773[/ATTACH] so I can slip it off to wash...
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