ironing surface
#41
Originally Posted by katiebear1
I know a lot of you have large ironing boards that you have made. My ? is if you use a piece of wood and cotton batting and canvas for the top..does'nt the sream from the ironsoak through to the wood? I want to make one that I can put on top of two ironing boards
I then put down 3 layers of Fairfield Cotton Classic batting and covered the whole thing with white canvas duck fabric. Staple-gunned the heck out of it. I turned the board over on the floor. I turned my antique ironing board over on top of it and screwed 1" x 2" pieces around it to keep it from sliding around.
I did not drill any holes in the top, but I suppose you could. This baby has served me very well. It isn't warped as I think the board is so thick, the steam can't penetrate all the way through. It is heavy though. I have replaced the top fabric & batting twice. I had to replace the batting as it sticks to the canvas when you pull it off. The only reason I replaced it was I didn't like looking at the water stains. I'm thinking about using denim next time.
I am in love with my surface. Bonus is that you can take to top off when you need to really "iron" something like a blouse. I haven't had to do that much as I can usually fix the blouse on a corner that works just fine.
#43
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Georgetown, Texas
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I cut a piece of pine about 20x18 inchs, covered it with several layers of batting & topped with a heavy piece of muslin...There are no holes for the steam...but I used the first one for about three years before it became a little warped...no problem, simply turned it over...covered with more batting and muslin and I figure I am good for another three years...It is the right size to put up on my sewing table, iron my block..and put the board down side my sewing table until I need it for the next piece.
#44
Originally Posted by Randa
Ironing boards used to be wooden. I have two that are very old, but sturdier than the aluminum ones. One is in the sewing room and the other in the laundry room. The ironing platform made for the one in the sewing room is made of wood also and not protected by foil, insulate or anything. I use it lots, and have not had problems.
#45
Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
Originally Posted by katiebear1
I know a lot of you have large ironing boards that you have made. My ? is if you use a piece of wood and cotton batting and canvas for the top..does'nt the sream from the ironsoak through to the wood? I want to make one that I can put on top of two ironing boards
I then put down 3 layers of Fairfield Cotton Classic batting and covered the whole thing with white canvas duck fabric. Staple-gunned the heck out of it. I turned the board over on the floor. I turned my antique ironing board over on top of it and screwed 1" x 2" pieces around it to keep it from sliding around.
I did not drill any holes in the top, but I suppose you could. This baby has served me very well. It isn't warped as I think the board is so thick, the steam can't penetrate all the way through. It is heavy though. I have replaced the top fabric & batting twice. I had to replace the batting as it sticks to the canvas when you pull it off. The only reason I replaced it was I didn't like looking at the water stains. I'm thinking about using denim next time.
I am in love with my surface. Bonus is that you can take to top off when you need to really "iron" something like a blouse. I haven't had to do that much as I can usually fix the blouse on a corner that works just fine.
#46
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Central MN
Posts: 257
If you go to a "big box store" like Home Depot or Menards and give them the dimensions you want, they will cut a piece of plywood for you and you don't have to wait for DH for 3 years and 10 minutes to do it!! Secondly, use "outdoor" plywood and the steam won't affect it for many, many years. Foil would work I guess if you are concerned but I have had the large piece to put over my regular board now for about 5 years and I haven't noticed any issues with it. I did use one layer of insul-brite and I believe one layer of warm and natural batting but I think just one layer only might be better. Too much cushion and one does not get as sharp of a pressing ability. I have read where some gals like just like one layer of upholstry fabric only so you have a very hard surface for pressing. I guess a lot of it is personal preference.
Hey that is a good idea! Now if I can get Hubby to cut the piece of wood for me. I will just have to keep bugging him this weekend LOL
Originally Posted by katiebear1
Originally Posted by Aunt Doggie
Ditto on the foil covering over the wood! :-)
#48
Originally Posted by poultney
I have use the aluminum foil on my regular ironing board right under the cover so it will reflect the heat back into the fabric.
#50
I'm not suggesting that anyone do what I have done by putting the aluminum foil under the cover. I am just saying that I have done this and have not had any problems. It's your choice if you want to try it. I think any comments we make on any of the topics are what we do and everyone has to make the decision whether they want to try it.
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