Amazing DIY Ironing Station!

[@SnapDragon764]

WOW ❤🎉…thank you so much…my husband purchased a tool thing that looks like yours bc he got a great deal though we had no use for it…I’ve been eyeing it just sitting there empty in the garage and thinking about grabbing it for my sewing room…ypu just cinched the idea and I hadn’t thought of making the ironing station but I really. Pups use that…you are awesome.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Snag it! I think you will really like it!!!!

[@scottydog6539]

Love your ironing station and all your magnetic items. Great.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It really is awesome!!!

[@PamNottingham]

I have the same ironing station. I bought a wool pressing mat on amazon that fit almost perfectly on top. I discovered that the mat cut very easily with a razor knife. I used the loop side of industrial strength velcro that is self stick. Put it on the wood top of the tool box on each corner and the mat stays put.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@fernlamberson565]

Love your ironing station! Everything you need is right the side. Perfect! Storage underneath is a bonus. Thanks Michelle for another great video on organizing. Happy Happy Quilting! 🦕🌻🐝🦖🦕🐝🌻🦖

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are so welcome!

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

Michelle, you gave me an idea to improve my ironing station. I don’t have a place for bottles so they take up space on my Big Board; but while you were talking I realized I could put a shelf up on the wall over the board so they are out of the way. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are most welcome!

[@deborahlunsford6983]

Great idea. Wish i had room for one of those tools tables. Really practical to be able to move it away from the wall. Thanks for your vidéos.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are so welcome!

[@lorrainemooney4200]

It is a good idea to put heavy duty aluminum foil between the first layer of batting and the plywood. It prevents steam from getting through to the plywood and can cause it to delaminate or warp.

[@fransak2723]

I agree. I have used the foil too but I think the insulbrite she used will help with this.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

That is a really good idea!

[@sunseekerrs3087]

Your quilting room and tools are always so organized! Thank you for this tutorial! I made an ironing board and placed it on an old tv stand that I bought on FB Marketplace, and then my husband put wheels on the bottom. I love it! My ironing board is getting warped so I am going to copy your method as I think your way is better. 😊

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Great idea!

[@nanettejernigan7338]

I have one of these in my sewing room, full of beads and findings for jewelry that I USED to make! This will change first of the year, thank you for a great idea!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are most welcome!!! Enjoy switching it out!!!

[@brendagriffin6437]

I love this. I have (2) Husky Tables, that are meant for a workshop, in my quilting room. One has drawers. But not as much as space as yours. This is the one I use for my ironing station. My 24 x 48 ironing board was made using a Jordan's Fabrics tutorial. And, like yours, I can remove it to use the table for somethng else. The 2nd table holds my 24 x 36 cutting mat. I use command strips to hold it in place. Both have lockable wheels and I can crank the top(s) to the height I desire. The best part is they are movable and, when I'm ironing a large quilt or binding a quilt, I push the 2 together for a large work surface. BUT, I don't have those great magnetic accessories. Where did you find them? I love that idea.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Magnetic accessories all came from harbor freight.

[@katschannel6925]

Just bought one of these stations, thank you for all the ideas to dress it up. I was looking for a way to make the top a ironing station. Your organization ideas are awesome.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Enjoy!!!

[@kw1lts]

What is the strip stick? You said you used it for pressing jelly roll strips

[@thesimplequilter7499]

The strip stick is a pressing bar.

[@terribushnell1145]

Thanks for the ideas and for better information you could list where you got your hooks and shelving things to hold the spray bottles.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

They are all from Harbor Freight!

[@annolsen8276]

I have the Home Depot Husky tool chest, similar to yours. This is my cutting and ironing station. I have a small wool mat and a cutting mat. I wish I had hard floors, I can't move mine too easily on the carpet.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

They do work great!

[@maryspeth3469]

Finally here. Busy day. This is going to be great.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I hope you enjoyed this video!

[@fransak2723]

I used an old drafting table that I picked up at auction for a large ironing table. I have the room for it in the basement by my longarm. I covered it with foil first, then batting and I happened to have an old bolt of wool used for rug making so I covered the whole thing with wool. It is great for pressing tops before they go on the longarm and for pressing yardage. On my smaller ironing stations I cover them with muslin that can easily be washed or replaced.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Great ideas!!! Thanks for sharing!Q

[@carolgoff4317]

What an awesome, great idea Michelle! My husband built me an ironing station - with wheels - a few years ago and like you. I feel it is one of the best features in my sewing room. If i did not akready have an ironing station, i would be already out n about to pick one up just like yours!! It would be the perfect christmas gift for any quilter. Love your ideas and as always, a very informative video!! Thank you.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are most welcome!

[@pamsury3969]

Where did you get the magnets? That is really neat!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Harbor Freight

[@shellyjacob6037]

I’m always happy to wake up to a new video from you in my KZbin feed. This morning’s video was very inspiring. I love your ironing station! I may have to tell Santa that I need one. Unfortunately, I’m the one who would have to assemble the cabinet and that part concerns me. Oh well, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Thank you so much for all your great videos!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are so welcome!

[@kathyrussell1818]

Very timely video for me. I’ve changed my sewing room location. And have more room. Im considering what I’ll use for an ironing station.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I really like the white tool boxes and my adjustable work bench. Look at Home Depot and Harbor Freight before you decide. IKEA also has some neat options!

[@ksharpe8137]

I bought that cabinet from Harbor Freight after one of your earlier videos. I must say it’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made for my sewing room. It’s surprising how much the drawers will hold. Thanks for the inspiration Michelle!

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

My sister bought two with crank up wooden tops for two hundred dollars on a return items auction some local company takes bids on Homedepot returns they were regular 900 dollar tool boxes each

[@thesimplequilter7499]

WOW!

[@maryspeth3469]

Oh yes please ! Great ironing station 😃

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thank you!

[@dianneeverett1633]

Love this idea. I'm not familiar with a 'hot' ruler.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You can press with it directly without having to worry about melting it. It is great for pressing up 1/4 or 1/2" for different projects.

[@nanashouse202]

I think you like it. Lol it is neat. I’m envious. I’m lacking room in my apartment. Lol I live with my sewing hoard.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I love it!

[@edelweissquiltingembroider1761]

Love the ironing station.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thank you!

[@wandawalker4191]

Great info Michelle! Thx for sharing.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are so welcome!

[@being4447]

Where did you get the magnetic shelves. Great video❤🎉. Thanks for sharing

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Harbor Freight!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I totally want one

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I know! Right?

[@karenpeterson5414]

Great pressing station! Thanks 😊

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thanks for watching!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I would suggest that 5/8 plywood v. 1/4" would provide a more stable surface (that will not warp and guaranteed to stay flat).

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You may be right but so far I have not had any warping.

[@dianneeverett1633]

Super idea.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thank you!

[@jacquelinewoodard4707]

That’s a great ironing station I love it! Where did you get your magnetic shelves that you keep your supplies in ? I really like those .

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Magnetic shelves came from harbor freight.

[@jacquelinewoodard4707]

@@thesimplequilter7499 thank you!

[@conniel.4601]

I wish I had room for that. I can’t move in my sewing room.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Oh no!!!

[@vikkivanveldhuizen2290]

I love your ironing station. I’ve been thinking about getting one of those tool carts since the first time you showed it. How large is your sewing room? Mine is pretty small.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

15’ x16’

[@marywilson2843]

What is the measurements of your tool box and the board you have on top for ironing? Im in the process of getting my sewing empty and start redoing it and i want to use the tool box you are using

[@thesimplequilter7499]

My tool box is a Yukon 9 drawer tool cabinet from Harbor Freight. It measures 18.25 x 46". Wes cut the top about 1/4" smaller on all sides and then I covered it. The plywood we used just recently started to warp so I would suggest using a thicker plywood. I don't know why it started to warp because I have been using it for quite some time.

[@marywilson2843]

Thank you. I am going to get one of those tool boxes and use it for my ironing and possibly my cutting table.

[@patriciaterelak9278]

What is the height of the ironing station? Are you able to put higher casters on it?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It is 38" high and I do not know if you can put higher casters on it.

[@denisebooth866]

Does the nonslip shelf stuff get hot?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Not that I am aware of.

[@jeanbouchard3200]

How tall are you? I am about 5' 3" and wondering if it would work for me.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I am 5’9”. It may be too tall for you.

[@jeanbouchard3200]

@@thesimplequilter7499 Thank you for your speedy response!

[@karin0963]

Thank you. I wonder if I could turn my deep feezer into an ironing station. It's not on wheels though. It takes up space in my sewing room. 🤣

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You can always try! It might be inconvenient when you need something from your freezer….if the ironing surface is light and easily removed it might work.