Love this! I’ll be making one soon for my new sewing space!
@fayeburden43312 жыл бұрын
I made one of those about 25 years ago. I put a layer of carpet pad under the batting and it last for about 15 years before I replaced it. I use some heavy canvas to cover it and then made a cover of white denium with a drawstring all around so I could remove and wash it.
@giselaa61112 жыл бұрын
Gosh What a great idea with heavier cotton just bought a big roll from the red cross will be great for ironing on and Will make a portable one Thank You from Sweden 🇸🇪
@BeatlesFanSonia3 жыл бұрын
I just made one of these. I only had 80/20 batting so I used that and I used hot glue! I love my ironing surface so much!
@kimmcamp Жыл бұрын
Dang I wish we had an Ikea on the Island.
@bettycoffin42062 жыл бұрын
Have you ever used the heat resistant fabric. (like that is used for ironing board covers) instead of batting?
@joane86516 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see you using wood glue, I used staples and am always catching it on things, and the backing you chose to keep it from slipping, ingenious!
@Chatterboxquilts6 жыл бұрын
I do use big staples on my larger cutting board and use the backing to cover the staples and keep the board from slipping - a double bonus!
@joym12186 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have been wanting to make one to sit close by my sewing machine. Now I know what supplies to get. Also, as I was watching I thought a handle would be nice. That would make it easier to carry from one place to another. Thanks for all your instructional videos.
@janewolfe8906 жыл бұрын
great tip about the baby wipes never thought of keeping a pack in my sewing room but they would come in handy when i use glue always end up with glue on my fingers,
@nancy-katharynmcgraw26695 жыл бұрын
I, personally, would be certain to not overlap the corners of the batting, so board lays flat on my surface. Nice job with this idea.
@irenehumphries19105 жыл бұрын
NANCY-KATHARYN Mcgraw mine wrap around the edge and they lay flat on the table. The wood is heavy enough to insure that.
@cherylmarcel5472 жыл бұрын
I have an old flat piece of countertop. Could I cover that ? Instead of wood ?
@debglastetter8516 жыл бұрын
Kim, I have always wanted to make one but was not sure on what fabric to us. Ikea is not close to drive to. Can I just use regular cotton fabric or do I need something heavier?
@Chatterboxquilts6 жыл бұрын
You can definitely use cotton fabric, Deb, even canvas duck cloth or similar would work well. Just make sure it is 100% cotton.
@HunterDeuling6 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video. Going to make myself one of these pressing boards. Question how long do they last before changing?
@Chatterboxquilts6 жыл бұрын
Depends on how messy you get with them ;) I usually only change the top and batting when it gets dirty, so not too often - maybe every 9 months or so.
@oldtimerlee88205 жыл бұрын
Depends on how much starch/sizing overspray you accumulate on the surface. With minimal use of those products the cover can last for years. With high use, a few months or so.
@tammywilliams36166 жыл бұрын
I made one with plywood but it's too heavy. What thickness is the MDF that you used?
@Chatterboxquilts6 жыл бұрын
Hi Tammy: Now that's a good question ... it is about 1/2". It ends up being about 3/4" when you add the batting and top fabric to it.