I didn't care for the big ironing board I acquired from WalMart as the grate from the frame would show up on my pressed item. Finally got around to making my own with 3/4" plywood cut 24" x 48", added cotton batting and ticking cloth. I can even iron my shirts and open type skirts on it but have to take it off for dresses. I have the attached iron caddy so the full width of my board can be used for the fabric pressing.