I'm trying to lose weight so I try to combine a little exercise in with sewing. I have a Fitbit so every time I get up to iron a seam I walk in place about 25 steps, or more if I have to wait for the iron to heat up. In winter I stay in Florida where I live in a small Mobil home. My sewing room is on the opposite end of the house from the laundry room where the ironing board is set up. I could set up an ironing board closer but I don't cuz I need the exersize. However, I do wait until I have 3 or 4 pieces to iron before making the trip.