Oh gosh, I don't think I could make one of these, I just want to buy one. My ironing board is 57" long, a little bit longer than the standard, plus the narrow end is hinged so that it opens up to be as wide as the rest of the board which is very handy. That's why I can't use a standard cover with elastic around the edges; it isn't large enough. It's probably been at least 5 years since I bought one, never thought they wouldn't sell them anymore.