Whatever method you choose, definitely MAKE SURE YOU STAND UP TO IRON!!! Sitting down when ironing doesn't make a huge difference, but staying in a seated position for hours is not a good idea. I once did this when doing a pineapple block marathon, I figured I would adjust the ironing board down to the same height as the sewing table so I wouldn't have to get up and down, and after about 2 hours, I could barely stand! I now leave the ironing board at its full height and stand up to iron.