I made a table topper without binding. I sewed it RST and turned it right side out. Now I needed to get those seams pressed right. What a pain! I made myself an ironing board that I could put inside it through the opening in the seam. It was a 3" X 6" piece of Masonite that I just happened to have in my laundry room "maybe I'll need this some day" pile. I covered that with a layer of batt and then a cover of muslin. This was sewn on two sides, the board tucked inside and than sewn on the third side as close as I could. The end is left open.

I tucked that ironing board inside and pressed those seams with my miniature iron. Worked beautifully.

I have a big board that my husband made for me, 22"x55", that fits on top of an old dresser. I then use a tabletop ironing board on top of that for clothing.

I have been married 54 years and still using the same ironing board I got in my bridal shower. lol. Yes, it did get very rusty, but, I took it out on the patio and got some spray paint and repainted it. No, I do not remember the brand of paint, sorry. Works for me anyway. I did buy me a new one at Walmart, and yes, it is too narrow so don't even use it.
Me and friend made us a wide board out of plywood and covered it and I just lay it on top of my ironing board when I need a much wider one. Even made my own ironing board covers.

I found 2 Proctor ironing boards - at separate times- at garage sales. Since I am a snow bird I keep one in my home in AZ and brought the other to my summer home in Utah. Paid about $5.00 for each of them. So sturdy. One even has a spring-loaded holder for the iron cord as well as an electrical outlet for the iron to plug in. Have covered one in canvas -- great cover and heavy duty. Have yet to make a cover for the second one. Look at thrift shops; you may find one of these larger and sturdier ironing boards.

That is so cute! I am going to have to watch for one like that at the thrift stores.

I am still using my mother's ironing board. She had it when I was a small child and I inherited it when she got a new one. She confessed to me years later that she wished she had kept it and given me the new one. I offered to change with her but she said she solved the problem by just not ironing anymore! Got to love her solution!! The board is probably over 60 years old now.

I'm looking for a better ironing board too. Have a wal-mart one that is wiggley. I do a lot of ironing, so i need a sturdy one. Will be watching this thread.

Covered an older ironing board for DD, she moved before taking it. I had put new batting and cover on it. I took to a resale shop, they said they could not sell ironing boards as most people do not use them---can not imagine being without one !

I am of no help. My board is 50 years old come this July. My husband has been able to make a few minor repairs and it just keeps going. It stands a little higher than most which I like because I am tall. I am dreading the day it no longer can be used.

My ironing board must be 40+ years old too. I know I bought it after we moved to So. Cal. 44 years ago. It has seen more use the past 5 years than the first 39. I have replaced the cover several times - and a few years ago my friend's DH made the large board to put on top of it. When mu DD moved out 10 years ago I insisted she have an iron and an ironing board. We got a fairly decent one at Target. My other DD said she has nothing she can iron but bought a steamer for her delicate fabrics.

I think I would go to the thrift stores first too - or maybe an estate sale or 2.

My ironing board is from 1955. That's 62 years. It had to be fixed about 30 years ago, so neighbor did that for me for $5.00. It is a variable height board and hangs on the wall when not in use. I can sit down and iron but haven't done that in years. I've changed covers over the years, but now made two muslin covers (one to wash and one to wear) and have a large piece of heavy freezer paper over the most used spot.