My new cutting/pressing table!!
01-31-2011, 08:41 PM
#35
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 554
Originally Posted by AnitaSt
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?
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?
That is an awesome table CONGRATULATIONS!!a
Missouri Star Quilt Company has a tutorial on making a pressing board very easy!!!
02-01-2011, 09:47 AM
#36
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 295
Great table! I have made three ironing pads. Bought wood, had cut to size at hardware store, covered with batting and the silicon fabric and stapled to wood. Is great for retreats and sewing classes. I also have taken a TV tray table, covered the top with batting and silicon fabric and, because I could not find my heavy duty stapler, used some large thumb tacks hammered in place to hold the fabric. The table with mini iron (Avon special) sits next to my sewing chair. Love it!
07-31-2011, 04:27 PM
#39
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: KY
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This is exactly what I am looking for. I am forwarding this picture to a carpenter friend of mine asking for an estimate. Your pictures are good and I think he can use them to build what I need. Thank you so much for responding. N
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