Travel ironing surface?
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In Walmart on day I saw an ironing mat that was like thick material with ironing surface on one side. It just folds up then you can lay it out wherever you want. I thought at the time it would be good for travel.
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I have an ironing mat, made like a huge potholder. Several layers of batting with a layer of that silver stuff that they put in potholders and a nice top and back fabric. It has minimal quilting so it folds up nicely and fits in a bag along with the travel iron. No board to deal with. Easy to transport to another room or another state.
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I was going to make one, but then read what Bonnie Hunter suggested...it was way easier 😊. I bought a June Tailor cut and press thingie and sewed up the sides of a bath towel to make a "pillowcase" for it. The terry cloth protects the ironing surface and can be tossed in the washer/dryer when it gets grubby.
I have never used the cutting side...I stick my 12x18 mat in the sack, along with any rulers I might need, to tote along when necessary.
We live in our rv, so this is what I mostly use for an ironing surface. It fits nicely on a tv table and I keep it next to me when I'm sewing, but drag it along to the clubhouse or guild when needed.
Margaret
I have never used the cutting side...I stick my 12x18 mat in the sack, along with any rulers I might need, to tote along when necessary.
We live in our rv, so this is what I mostly use for an ironing surface. It fits nicely on a tv table and I keep it next to me when I'm sewing, but drag it along to the clubhouse or guild when needed.
Margaret
#30
I have an ironing mat, made like a huge potholder. Several layers of batting with a layer of that silver stuff that they put in potholders and a nice top and back fabric. It has minimal quilting so it folds up nicely and fits in a bag along with the travel iron. No board to deal with. Easy to transport to another room or another state.
I read a tip on here some time ago that someone used a fabric drop cloth that you find in the paint area of big box stores or they are at Harbor Freight I believe, to use as a cover for ironing surfaces. Less expensive than heavy fabric by the yard.
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