Ironing Board Covers... do you wash them or throw them away?
#56
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Don't any of you use the fiberglass covers? I have had mime for years. I only bought a new one because my daughter used my new ginghers to cut something out and they were so sharp that she cut thru the cover without realizing it. If you let your fabric dry after starching your covers won't get so ughly.
#57
Wash it and then cut it up to use to make potholders to protect hands from heat or just pretty hot pads. If it is thin in spots, use two or three thicknesses.
Originally Posted by JulieM
I have one that is stiff with starch. Just curious.
#58
Mine came with two fabric tops. I've had this one for 11 years and haven't put the new one on yet. But it's just about time, so maybe I'll try washing it first. It's a large ironing board, and I'm not sure where to get a new cover for it.
#59
I'm laughing at myself because I've never done enough ironing to change them or wear them out. Usually we've broken the board (until this last one I could only afford the cheapest, wobbliest ones.)
For my starched piecing, I took an old pillowcase, cut out the seams and lay it over the board to work on.
But if I had to change, I have some heavy home dec cotton fabric I'd use to recover.
For my starched piecing, I took an old pillowcase, cut out the seams and lay it over the board to work on.
But if I had to change, I have some heavy home dec cotton fabric I'd use to recover.
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