There is a Sharon Schamber video for making a small or large pressing surface similar to what is described by previous posters. I have the June Tailor cutting/pressing mat. Quilting Candy is right about the cutting mat on it not being very good, but the pressing mat part of it has been handy for using while sitting at the machine. I've also seen directions for turning a wooden folding TV tray table into a pressing surface, very handy when sewing in a group where there is not much elbow room.