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Old 01-30-2011, 11:10 AM
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We're remodeling some rooms and while our carpenter was making shelves for my sewing room, I asked him to build me a cutting/pressing table based on some photos I gave him. He did great! It's not painted yet. The top and the extension leaf are topped with white laminate with a wood border. It's 24" x 52" and the extension leaf makes it 48" x 52". Good size for basting.

Now...I need a pressing pad to put on top. He cut me a piece of 1/4" plywood and I've seen posts about using a stapler to attach batting and a cover. Do you think velcro would hold the fabric cover tight enough? Would make it much easier to change. Has anyone done that?

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Extension leaf..it has wings underneath that fold out to support it
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:13 AM
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Wow - there is a lot of space on that table!

Here's a link to Sharon Schamber's video on how to make a pressing board:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LGbXou_u4c
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:21 AM
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Looks like a great table with lots of room. Please share more pictures when you get the room finished.
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:21 AM
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that's perfect!!! you lucky girl :)
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:29 AM
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Nice table. If I were you I would cover the pressing board with batting
and canvas then make a separate cover that you can wash when needed.
Velcro sounds like a great idea as long as it keeps the cover taut.
Probably needs velcro all around not just small strips. The only problem
I can think is that it might make it slippery. Not sure. My cover is stapled to
the back and I also put some shelf liner underneath. Let us know how it
works.
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:38 AM
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Very nice, great working and storage space.
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:58 AM
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It's looking good! I'm anxious to see it when you get it all done. It's a great space!
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That is a great table
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Old 01-30-2011, 12:03 PM
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Shelf liner underneath is a good idea...thanks.

I forgot to say that it's on wheels too!
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Can you see me turning green with envy lol. It looks great and will be a dream to work on.
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