Idea - Large Pressing Board
04-28-2011, 07:40 AM
#73
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I was just thinking the same...one side the press pad and the other side cover with a 1.00 table cloth from the dollar store. then you have a design board....great idea!
Originally Posted by nstewart9
love it! I have to make my own!
As for the design wall idea...maybe cover the back with flannel!
As for the design wall idea...maybe cover the back with flannel!
04-28-2011, 08:57 AM
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oooh the "lip" idea is perfect!! thanks.
Originally Posted by aardvarq
Thank you Michael for your tutorial. I made one of these for my sister this weekend. It just fit in her car for a 4 hour drive home. She was tickled pink to have it.
If the maker feels extra handy, here is something they can do to 'fit' the new pressing board to their folding ironing board: when you are finished covering the new pressing 'board', lay it top-down on an even surface. Fold the ironing board you intend to put the pressing board on and lay it top-down evenly in the middle of the new pressing board.
I drew an outline of the ironing board on the underside of the new pressing board. I used the outline to position three cleats or long strips of wood outside the outline. This will act like a lip or edge to keep the pressing board from shifting while you press large objects. I used scraps of 1x3/4 lumber or any such sized scraps that are handy.
One other thing one might do is use two layers to cover the batting. Staple on a plain muslin layer, then staple on a second layer of what ever color fabric you like. This way, when the fabric surface wears badly, you can pull the staples and still have the first layer of muslin cover everything and keep it neat while you put on a new top layer of fabric.
You guys are great for offering so many helpful ideas!
Thanks again for all your ideas and help.
Aardie.
If the maker feels extra handy, here is something they can do to 'fit' the new pressing board to their folding ironing board: when you are finished covering the new pressing 'board', lay it top-down on an even surface. Fold the ironing board you intend to put the pressing board on and lay it top-down evenly in the middle of the new pressing board.
I drew an outline of the ironing board on the underside of the new pressing board. I used the outline to position three cleats or long strips of wood outside the outline. This will act like a lip or edge to keep the pressing board from shifting while you press large objects. I used scraps of 1x3/4 lumber or any such sized scraps that are handy.
One other thing one might do is use two layers to cover the batting. Staple on a plain muslin layer, then staple on a second layer of what ever color fabric you like. This way, when the fabric surface wears badly, you can pull the staples and still have the first layer of muslin cover everything and keep it neat while you put on a new top layer of fabric.
You guys are great for offering so many helpful ideas!
Thanks again for all your ideas and help.
Aardie.
04-29-2011, 12:46 AM
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I made mine using a large scrap of ply with some left over wadding and calico fabric over top. It stands on its side when I am not using it. It is also handy when taking ironed pieces to the sewing machine.
04-29-2011, 08:34 AM
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A friend made her own pad, to her custom size. She used plywood put a layer of thick cotton batting,several layers of aluminum foil then she used the insulbrite, heat resistand batting locally available for most quilters, Australia?, and put a 100% cotton fabric over, white canvas, I believe. I thought of doing this but put an additional one inch gingham fabric on top for a grid type that would maybe help to keep track of the 'square' of your blocks, squares, etc. as you press. She then put 'L' brackets that she could swivel to clamp on to her regular ironing board. I think I would go to a goodwill, buy a used ironing board and dismantle it and put the legs on the custom made ironing board and have it in addition to your present ironing board. Just an idea I remember seeing and thought it may be of interest to you. I live in northern Montana, US
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