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wanda lou 05-21-2012 05:36 PM

I also put the skinny end to the right.

Pat G 05-21-2012 05:49 PM


Originally Posted by SWEETPEACHES (Post 5230126)
I turned my ironing board around so that the narrow end is on my right (I''m right handed). It gives me more surface to iron large pieces of fabric.

This is such a logical thing to do I don't know why it didn't occur to me in the past. Duuuh. No wonder I learn so much from this grp.

Good job, Sweetpeaches.

dahlshouse 05-21-2012 06:23 PM

Me too... the small end is just right for the iron and leaves me more wide space for ironing...

Originally Posted by SWEETPEACHES (Post 5230126)
I turned my ironing board around so that the narrow end is on my right (I''m right handed). It gives me more surface to iron large pieces of fabric.


dahlshouse 05-22-2012 04:17 AM

kaylfordsollimo.... do tell... how did you make your add-on? inquiring minds want to know...

Originally Posted by kaylfordsollimo (Post 5232871)
Makes perfect sense. My "regular" ironing board has a heavy wire attachment at the broad end for holding the iron so the manufacturer must have been aware of the need for more of the wide space. I've made an even wider add-on that makes for easier ironing of yardage.


quilter56 05-22-2012 05:02 AM

My son does this, it works really well

Latrinka 05-22-2012 05:27 AM

Well ain't that a great idea! Have got to turn mine around!

Jingle 05-22-2012 05:39 AM

I put the pointed end on my left side and iron on the wide part too. I set my iron on a potholder on the countertop I have in my sewing room. I try to face the iron so a cat can't get to it. I always turn it off, unless I have to leave the room for a split second. I'm glad you thought of doing this.

jaciqltznok 05-22-2012 05:46 AM


Originally Posted by SWEETPEACHES (Post 5230168)
Peck- he just needs to stand on the other side of the board! lol

hehehehhe.....yep he does!

lizzy 05-22-2012 05:48 AM

Your husband irons shirts! Wow! Good for you.

IdahoSandy 05-22-2012 07:33 AM

Love this idea and surprised that only you thought of it. Don't stop now you could be on a roll.


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