Originally Posted by
ube quilting
My old experience wants a hard surface to press on. If the padding is too soft or has some give and cushion, it is to soft. Being soft will distort fabrics when pressing them.
My Ironing station is 5/8" thick plywood w/ holes drilled in it for steam to escape and covered w/ one layer of warm & natural batting and a cover of a heavy cotton muslin. It works great for me.
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EDIT: If I am using starch I will lay another piece of muslin over the board in the area where I am using starch. This absorbs the extra starch and I can just throw it in the wash and re use it with out having to change the whole cover.
My ironing station is big. About 3'w x 4.5'l. I love it. Great for ironing yardage.
I was also told to make one, you needed to use a thicker wood like 5/8" pressboard and drill holes, cover with a layer of warm & natural batting, then staple on a layer of cotton duck. This would keep the wood from warping when you use steam and be hard enough to get a good press. I have 2---one is smaller that I take to classes and applique day, and the other is about 18"X24" that I can sit on kitchen island. I LOVE mine!