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?

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

Looks like a great table with lots of room. Please share more pictures when you get the room finished.

that's perfect!!! you lucky girl :)

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.

Very nice, great working and storage space.

It's looking good! I'm anxious to see it when you get it all done. It's a great space!

That is a great table

Shelf liner underneath is a good idea...thanks.

I forgot to say that it's on wheels too!

Can you see me turning green with envy lol. It looks great and will be a dream to work on.