Make your own Ironing Board - Easy DIY

How to make an ironing board. No matter if you are a quilter, sewer or someone just short on space, this DIY tutorial on how to make an ironing board with storage will be a game changer. Make your own cover at the same time. The wheels allow you to move the ironing board into the light, closer to your sewing space or move it into another room or closet out of the way. You can even take the board off and use it as a portable ironing table.
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[@Ronibearable]

Great idea, I would have made the ironing board larger both length and width. Also, you don't have to drill holes. Make the board the size you want, then underneath add 1 x 1 or 1 x 2 strips of wood as "bumpers" (ledger board). Simply place the ironing board onto the top, mark where the shelf is underneath and then attach bumpers to the bottom of the board. The bumpers act like a lip to prevent sliding. Also, they act like feet, so if needed you can use that top then on a counter or table. Obviously you do have to make the top wide enough to accommodate the bumpers around the shelf, but that is basically only an inch or two on each side. The bumpers don't have to be the full width, just a few inches for each side and each end. They can be glued on with strong glue, heavy duty velcro, nailed, screwed etc.

[@terrijuanette486]

thanks a great idea

[@susan1948utube]

Great idea. I did that with one of the little rolling carts that I think I got at Michael's.

[@ksharpe8137]

Thank you for showing us that you don’t have to have a huge sewing studio with all kinds of fancy equipment to be an awesome quilter! Thanks for being real!

[@betsyercolini8724]

I made something similar, but instead of drilling holes in the top, I attached a "floor flange" (a galvanized pipe related thing) in each corner that each corner post just fits into. Keeps the top steady and I can take it off if necessary, and no drilling! Thanks for all the useful videos!

[@darlenecook4705]

Awesome game changer and makes SUCH a difference to be organized. Several years ago I needed to do the same but certainly didn’t want to spend fabric money on shelving 🤨. I found a cabinet at my local Salvation Army near the dumpster 😳. When I asked how much, he said “Lady, YOU CAN HAVE IT but the drawers are broken. I took it, threw away the damaged drawers, painted it a soft green, and used the drawer space as shelves. Topped it with a door that was stored in our garage, half of the top is ironing space, the other holds my cutting board. I could not sew without it. I love the way you creatively solved a problem and I love you! Thanks for putting so much work into your videos!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Darlene Cook: I love to hear how other crafters overcame their need for a certain tool by finding things either around the house or that someone else planned to throw away. "FREE" is always my favourite word. Sounds like you're as resourceful as Karen on this video. Thanks for sharing your inspirational solution!

[@janicedipietro4850]

It’s always great to see women and power tools! You rock!

[@carmenbailey8209]

My hubby helped me with repurposing a old dresser, painting, new handles, and made a ironing board for me. Covered it with a beautiful Kaffe Fassett fabric and have a matching cover for my sewing machine. The dresser has 3 big drawer that I’m storing my quilting supplies and fabrics. 👍❤️😊

[@charlottesmith5010]

IT IS GREAT TO WATCH A VIDEO BY A PERSON THAT CERTAINLY KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING. AND DOING IT WELL! GREAT JOB.

[@andreap2886]

I moved from my house into a small apartment and I had a kitchen cart on wheels with a wood top. Wasn't sure really what to do with it as I didn't need it anymore, so, I turned it into an ironing station. I used two layers of batting, two layers of insulbrite and my fabric on top of course. I had an idea of what I was going to do but I looked for videos just for a clarification. Thank you for your videos

[@annie082262]

I found your channel a couple of years ago and rewatch all you tutorials. I made the ironing/storage and absolutely love it!! I'm getting ready to make second one. I need the storage space. :) My quilting/sewing space/stash is over flowing and I'm working on organizing it. As a cancer patient quilting and sewing is my therapy! Thank you!

[@kathibrowneyes6222]

My son made one for me. Just by watching your video. I am so happy. Thank you, Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Excellent. I really love mine more everyday

[@sharoncooper9593]

Hi Karen, I think you have a fabulous way of teaching, talking (I love your voice and accent and little bit of quirkiness) and explaining thoroughly everything. You make things sound so fun and easy or easier because of your clear instructions. I am new to your KZbin channel - but I can't say enough wonderful things about you. You are an inspiration! And so down to earth, creative, clever and easy on the budget. THANK YOU!!!!

[@margaretmyers8980]

I made this ironing station today. To attach the board to the top of the legs, I bought 4 pvc pipe caps and screwed them to the underside of the board. The caps fit over the tops of the legs and the weight keeps it in place. It provides so much storage. Thanks.

[@susanmei9980]

MARGARET MYERS, Thanks for sharing this tip! It saves several steps, several tools, and likely a bunch of time! 🌹

[@renitayahara5397]

My husband and I took your idea and came up with this! a padded ironing board that is 2 x 5 feet and has a cubicle bookcase underneath. I added a 2' footer for stability. I added see through cubbies. Thanks so much for the idea! I wish I could send you a picture!

[@GinnyGibbs]

I finally found a 36” kitchen cart that’s just the same height as my cutting table. With a silicone ironing pad or wool pressing mat on top, it’s perfect. When I get out my 3piece cutting mat (I’m doing curtains lately) it acts as an extension of my work surface so there’s support for the end of the mat. Taking it for a test drive tomorrow, no more awkward ironing board to unfold.

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

I'm fortunate that i can use a regular ironing board but this video was very helpful for re-covering the old thing!

[@shannonwilliams7376]

You had me thinking Velcro What, Great idea!!!!! Love the whole cart idea. Thank you!!!!!

[@susankuipers7425]

Thanks for this video. I vertically challenged. I’m showing this to my son to make me a iron board top.

[@mzimmmerly]

I just finished my copycat version of this Karen - nearly identical to yours except I added my old over-the-door iron holder to one side and an old curling iron holder for my mini iron to the other side. It’s so wonderful that even when I’m not sewing I stop by my room just to peek in and lovingly sigh with happiness as I look at it. It’s not been part of my American vocabulary in the past, but I now have the same response as you: I’m pretty “chuffed!” Thank you so much for all of your help - your videos are fabulous and I just love you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That sounds wonderful. I love how you customized it for you and with what you already had 👏👏👏

[@heatherhoover9963]

I love all your videos!!!! Does anyone sit and iron? I like to sew and then spin my chair around to iron!

[@verumomninocosts5688]

I bought an ironing board last month, and the thing was so flimsy and unstable, I decided to make my own. Your instructions and video helped me so much. I finished it today, and the shelves really help me keep everything organized. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@lesleyanndunbar2151]

Hi lesleyann from England here, well just watched you and your wicked tips. Just wish I had the space you have, never mind I sympathise on the amount of material and stuff we crafters collect, my pals think I'm a little potty but ha ho. must stop as clock says 1am. Seee you soon.

[@HRHDMKYT]

Karen, what a wonderful inspiring video. It makes me feel like "I can do that!". And thanks for showing me that not everyone has loads of space, and yet they can still manage to create beautiful quilts within the space they have. I have so envied those crafts-y people who show us they have a gorgeous "studio", with an entire room dedicated to their sewing machine and sewing equipment, with endless shelving and storage for all of their stash, design board, and crafting tools and supplies. It has been an excuse and mental block for me in the past, making me feel like I am handicapped with the limited space I have, so I really can't even get started until I have a lovely studio in which to work. But that's what it is, an excuse. You just have to use what you've got, to the best of your ability, but that is no reason why you can't create beautiful quilts. ~Diana from Toronto (soon to be Hamilton) :-)

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s hard not to be envious of those beautiful rooms. Good luck in Hamilton

[@user00616]

Love this!!! Thank you!!!!

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Very very nice GOOD JOB!!! YOU SHOULD TAKE A BOW and by the way watching you put that shelving unit together and the various tools you used was just AWESOME. Most women wouldn't venture there but "I HAVE". One year my hubby asked me what I wanted for a birthday present...yah ready? I said my OWN TOOL BOX for my own use to store in the pantry. When he went to buy it he filled it with some tools for me and the guy at the hardware store thought that was the best thing he ever heard and he laughed quite a bit LOLOL. Thank you very much for your video.

[@HRHDMKYT]

Sandra Van Lankvelt: I recall when I was in my 20's and living on my own, I asked my dad to buy me a red tool box for Christmas. He thought it was a silly gift, but he did buy it for me. Living alone and then having my own home for the past 30+ years, I have had to use my tool box innumerable times, especially since my Dad lived over an hour away, so I couldn't just pop by and ask to borrow his tools. Now I just need to find someone from whom I can borrow a pneumatic staple gun and a hole-cutting drill, and I can make myself one of these units too!

[@betsyhada2936]

This cart will be especially helpful for me (once made - I now have ALL the parts) because my sewing room is so small, when I’m actually sewing, I iron in the hallway. With the casters, I’ll be able to roll the ironing station into the hall. When I bought the cart, cut the plywood, etc, I measured both the spot it needs to “live” in the sewing room (so I can close the door on in-progress projects), and the spot it needs to “work” in the hall. I bought a 36” wide cart and will make the board 4” longer and 3” deeper. I’m also using the pipe flanges someone else suggested.

[@lisapertzborn2185]

I live in the US in a studio apartment. I love that you did this living in a condo. Small spaces make it more challenging. And yes, women can work power tools and buy wood from the home center:) Great job. Love your personality. Today is the first time I've seen your videos.

[@bessSavery-nw3ct]

What a great idea. Thank you ☺️

[@dianegrove5887]

Thank you sooooo much.....A few months back the Hubs & I (mostly Hubs) made one. It has quickly become one of my most used items in the Quilting Room. I actually smile every time I see it. Having it on wheels is the Best! My old ironing board was the wrong height, not to mention the wacky wobble. Anyone thinking of building one? Do it, you will not regret it! Again, Karen thank you so much love, love, love it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I fee the same ✋

[@hazeldw4786]

I'm not sure how many times I watched this. I ended up using half of a sheet of plywood that was left over and already in the garage and trimmed it to 60" since most of the tops I make are 60"×80", the preferred dimensions for Quilts of Valor. Then, since I have pretty bad arthritis, I bit the bullet and bought and adjustable table to put it on. Pressing makes hard things easier. A good ironing board makes pressing easier.

[@monaserpe7767]

I made my own ironing board. I had rooms make a longer one. I bought a cabinet at Target with 2 shelves and wheels. I also went to Home Depot and got plywood and had it cut to size. I had to have them recut it because it wouldn’t fit in my car. Then I covered it with batting the the special silver fabric from JoAnn fabric. I don’t know how to send a picture of it on KZbin. Then I made a cutting table with 2 of the same cabinets and put wood on top. I now have a lot of storage. The cutting table and the ironing board are the perfect height for me.

[@benitaborbonus2807]

Thank you so much, Karen. I shamelessly copied your ironing board, only that I used prefarbricated ironing board covers (I used two on top of each other). I also followed your suggestions reorganizing my sewing space . I am really happy I came across your channel! Warmest greetings from Germany!

[@bonneesrigley3503]

I have an old microwave cart that is counter top height on wheels. Until now I just used a folded flannel sheet for an ironing surface. I'm definitely going to make your version, one change,I'll make it reversible with a cutting mat glued to the reverse. Thank you for your video I have subscribed.

[@mckenziemyers7165]

What a great idea to have the cutting board on the flip side! Especially for small spaces. And if it's still holed on top of a shelf or something you wouldn't have to worry about holding it down to stop it from moving while you're cutting, because it'd already be stable 👏👏

[@thecurator2626]

Great idea

[@melissabailey566]

Wow!Smartness begets smartness. You ladies are AWESOME. Thanks for sharing your tips

[@Kim.Artman]

Great project

[@Diniecita]

How hard would it be to take off and turn each time? Also you would have to have the holes go all the way through.

[@kathymarlowe2164]

If you had an additional inch all the way around on your board it would make dealing with the holes in the corners much easier and wouldn't make it too much larger. Great idea, especially for a small space!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Good idea. The top is removable so I might make another one at some point and try the large edge. Thanks for watching.

[@grandmommu8815]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts It doesn't even need to be symmetrically larger - one side could extend more than the other with cup hooks underneath to hang gizmos from.

[@denisevanrheen8993]

Just what I needed. But I'm using a table so that my legs can go under it, since I'm a wheelchair user. Please keep us in mind when making videos. Thanks, and take care.

[@annfuller4022]

YOUR A BAD ASS, I get a kick out of you..I thank you for your Generosity and your time.. I am just starting and your so helpful and your not trying to sell me anything..Go figure.....Thank you again

[@MegaMELJE]

You’re just so clever. Your videos are so clear and especially concise. You show *just* what we need to see and don’t do a lot of hemming and hawing around. REALLY appreciate that!!

[@stephaniejohnson2937]

What a wonderful solution for my sewing room…as I was looking at organizing my space I kept looking under my ironing board thinking what a waste! this looks like the answer :) I never thought of cutting down the poles!!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Best hack I have ever done

[@joycehay488]

Just began watching & desperately needed to view this video. I had a drastic change in my sewing studio in by finished off basement 2 wks before Christmas - had a Sump Pump flood losing quite a bit of material/Serger/ oak cabinets under 6" of water. New flooring was installed & when I went to pull things back into my Sewing Studio & found that my ironing Board was rusted & destroyed in trying to salvage any portion of Quilting things. Saw your videa & this is a Blessing to me not just for the ironing board idea but for the storage underneath. Great idea that you shared!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yikes..😢

[@dulcecalabia6511]

Thank you, Karen! With the help of my husband, I finished mine a few weeks ago. I made mine 1.5 " wider all around. I love it! ❤ On the left I have my 18X12 cutting board and on the right side I iron. You don't know how much I appreciate your DIY video.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@elizabethmullhall8226]

Wow blow me down, but that was an awesome solution and video which ended up so elegant. Applause, please!! You've certainly gotten my little grey cells on the move :-)

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Every day I love it more. 😊

[@MINI-ME666]

YOU ARE GENIUS! YOUR IDEA HELP ME TO RAISE HEIGHT OF MY IRONING BOARD AND EVEN MADE IT REGULATED.

[@RudyRay01]

Great idea and a well made video. All you need now is some S hooks to hang things on the sides such as scissors, rotary cutters, rulers, etc. I can't wait to make one.

[@cosudu3002]

This is a great idea! The only thing I might have done differently is to add some smaller holes all over the wood (leaving a border of wood all around) before covering for air circulation to accommodate drying the layers when steam ironing.

[@pkirkey6932]

Such a smart idea for ANY space where you might be ironing whether or not you sew. I love the storage and ironing board combo. Definitely making two. One for the laundry room in the basement and another for my main floor walk-in closet. Then I can just wheel one of them to wherever I want to work. I'm already picturing all my closet floor clutter neatly arranged on the shelves. BTW, I do sew. My mind is simply running all over the place coming up with ways I can use this. Karen, thank you for such a clear and useful video.

[@IWH777]

I WANT TO TAKE THE TIME TO THANK YOU FOR BEING SO DOWN TO EARTH AND MAKING SENSE OF ALL THE CRAZINESS OF QUILTING AND SOME OF THE SHORT CUTS THAT WOULD BE OF USE... BLESSINGS & BE HOPE FILLED FRANKI

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😎

[@donnabailey947]

I’m in a wheelchair and I’m just now covering a small ironing board. I had more fun killing and dressing my first turkey. It’s almost done. I’m older and wiser than turkey day so it’s a go. Thanks for all your videos, great advise and a grin too. Donna

[@ejkitty75]

This is so great I just made myself one, and even though I have a large crafting space, having items which double also as storage are invaluable. Thank you Karen for this and all your other tutorials

[@FranktheDachshund]

Well done, just a hint, drill halfway through with the holesaw, when the pilot bit pokes through flip the board over, stick the pilot bit into the hole that popped through and finish the hole from that side. You won't get that torn out wood this way.

[@b.bailey8244]

cool tip! thank you!

[@beckymitchellthestitchingn9859]

I made an ironing board, it is 2 X 4 feet. I just lay it at the end of my 4 X 6 foot cutting table. It is heavy enough that it doesn’t move or slip around. I have my Panasonic Iron base on the side table to my right. It works perfect. A WOF fits just right!

[@chickad5820]

I love this idea, adding an ironing board that does yardage and just lays over the top of this board so it can easily be set aside would be awesome too. Thanks for sharing

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

A great idea if you have the space. Thanks for watching

[@grandmommu8815]

Karen - Thanks for the details on how you did this! Especially the pipe cutter. WOW. I have rustic camped (no electric, septic, or water hookups) and I created a "kitchen" using a wire shelf and what I used in the "back" holes were the pieces from an inexpensive, portable wardrobe - the uprights and cross pieces. It gave me a place to hang utensils, paper towels, and towels; therefore, if your viewers KEPT 2 of the upright tubes full length, they could add cross-piece to hang items from. The wood portion would still slide down over the tubes. REMEMBERING what you said about dimensions if the ironing table/shelf needs to be moved into a closet or through a doorway.

[@eirika2001]

This is a great tutorial for the 'average person' who doesn't build a lot of stuff! Thanks. You can use this technique to make a larger, portable board to cover a dining table if you have a large item to iron - like when costume making etc...

[@lynnewilson6660]

Thank you for the inspiration. I ordered a similar shelf and my husband fabricated the board to fit. It's covered and in my sewing room. Without the huge ironing board I now have room to move around and with the shelf unit I have storage. Win win

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@darlenenelson215]

Great job. I love how you handled those power tools💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@scmom745]

As always, as super idea!!

[@sharonarrendale8418]

I live in a camper. This would be a great ironing board for my place. Thank you so much for the wonderful idea.

[@SBL1932]

Great idea. Well demonstrated

[@kschallert3569]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing! I lost my home in the 2017 northern California fires and am still living in my RV. Space for sewing is definitely an issue. I currently use my mini ironing board as a table and it's so cluttered looking. I'm going to really think about this rolling ironing board idea now and see if I can create something that makes sense for my 35 foot RV home. Thank you again for your great videos!

[@veevee111]

K Schallert, I use the smaller sized Origami wire shelves from HSN or QVC to store my bins of fabric. It folds to about 6 inches wide when you want it out of the way. I recently saw the Origami shelving unit available in The Container Store but they are a bit more expensive than the shopping networks. Now that I see another use for my shelves I'm thinking of making it a rolling ironing board as I live in a tiny studio apartment.

[@HRHDMKYT]

K Schallert: I'm so sorry you lost your home. Who says "climate change" isn't real hasn't had to deal with its aftermath. But I applaud your resilience, and the fact that you are still engaging your creativity despite your hardship is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@carolyncampbell6149]

I’m so sorry you lost your home. Thankyou for being an inspiration to us to keep going. I hope for all the best for you in the future.

[@janmain8370]

When I had a smaller space I used a wooden tv table tray from walmart. Same principle. Used similar fabrics as Karen did- the 3 layers and stapled with a wood stapler. When not in use I fold it up. It did not have storage but even in a camper and for retreats it worked great. I really like this version on a cart and hope to make that soon.

[@annaleigh1563]

My ironing board is from the 1950's...what a treasure it is...I'll keep this idea in mind when we downsize to a smaller place later on in life. Love the storage!!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It's such a help with storage

[@eleanorpollack5433]

Love this. I’m putting it on my list of sewing room “must haves”.

[@thingsretiredpeopledo3060]

What a fabulous idea! I'm forever shuffling my ironing board to and fro.

[@betsyhada2936]

If you have enough width in your sewing room and wherever you’re going to store the ironing cart, you can make the top a couple of inches wider so each short side projects past the cart. That way, upholstering the corners will be much simpler. To make that even simpler, you can also increase by a couple of inches in the opposite directions.

[@Brontyger]

Love your video style and mannerism! Keep it up!

[@violet2048]

Great idea, I made my ironing tabletop removeable by adding supports along the outside of the top shelf, it meant making the board wider and longer it's still stable and I made the pretty top with a drawstring around it for easy removal and cleaning. I bought S hooks for adding to the sides for hanging tools and rules. It works, it rolls so nice and quiet, and convenient is an understatement. Thank you. From California.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I agree

[@a.chapdelaine3114]

Merci Madame Karen for this idea! Being a 6 foot-tall lady, the many other "hacks" were not high enough for me. This idea of wire shelving is perfect and simple as I was able to adjust the height. (I also appreciate your tip on how high the cutting table should be. I had one made.)🙂

[@janebutz5375]

Girlfriend!!! Great project! And you brought two of my great loves together; sewing and woodworking! I hope to be downsizing this year and am all about condensing the stuff I plan to save. This was perfect timing. Also, condolences about your puppy. That's a third love and a heartbreaker at the end, especially when it's too soon as it usually is.

[@lovly2cu725]

If you buy at the Container store & get metro shelving, they will cut the rods for free. There is also a wood topper with the circles cut out. I already have these components from a bakers rack I had in another residence. Just need to get the uprights cut down

[@denisestone8491]

Great video! I love this. Another project to be held accountable for. LOL

[@debbiemorrison4983]

I Love the moveable ironing board...Yeah for you!

[@elaineadair]

one more idea ... I always place a plaid kitchen towel over my small ironing board I keep at side of sewing machine. Easy to square up or line up fabrics, and easy to clean if it gets soiled with spray starch. No need to replace the official board cover.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

smart idea

[@loriphillips7135]

I made an ironing board like this a couple of year ago, and I love that it is as wide as most fabrics so it makes it easier to iron them. One thing that I did in addition was to make me a small (maybe 12x18) ironing board out of the leftover MDF to use beside my machine to press seams as I go. It saves a lot of getting up and down.

[@karensimaeys3178]

Love your ideas and I have a wire shelf unit and my husband is going to cut it down for me and I am a copy cat lol

[@wonderwend1]

Brilliant! I thought that if you couldn't find some of that aluminium coated fabric that cutting a cheap ironing board cover up would work too

[@sandyhearth8249]

Great resourceful idea!

[@murphys8771]

FANTASTIC!! This is what I need to see. there are way too many 'fancy' sewing rooms out there and it's totally not necessary. This is so perfect. You have done all the research and I thank you!

[@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098]

Fantastic idea! We are working on a small sewing area in my 500 square foot home. Project such in this world come in so handy! Thanks for the share!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

this will help a lot

[@blkcat93]

I too make my own ironing boards. one thing I have learned the hard way is that since I use a lot of steam and irons do leak,or the cat knocks over the water filler or you simply spill and warped boards suck.(and are not always fun to unwarp though it can be done!) so now I just take the boards and coat them with modge podge. Elmer's diluted half and half is good too and cheaper.the point is to seal the wood first. then you are good to go.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for that idea. I need to remember it for next time

[@lynnemartin2291]

What a smart idea with the Velcro. 👍👍👍

[@karenpettinger6592]

Love this! I’ve been a soapmaker for almost twenty years and have a chrome cart that would be perfect for this. It is spooky that I watched this just this morning, when today was a decision day on what storage to keep and what to sell. I’m most definitely keeping that cart!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it was helpful

[@pegeenford1294]

I just finished making one myself

[@iamtvblake]

I've been searching for the proper material to use for ironing and how to make a custom board! Thank you for great content 🥰😍😘

[@wandaburkholder8648]

I have been needing a new ironing board cover but have also not liked the largeness or my ironing board. Mostly because before I get it put away I put stuff on it & have to clean it off before I can use it again but that's a whole other issue 😯😋 I am about to also turn half of my bedroom into my craft room/office since it was initially 2 bedrooms and the previous owner opened them up into one. Your little ironing board will fit perfectly into my new sanctuary. Thank you so much for that & the "7 clothes line projects". I can't wait to watch some more of your videos!

[@ellellbee]

Thank you, Karen. Off to town tomorrow to get the fabric. Cart has been ordered from Costco already. Can't wait.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

One of my favourite things

[@pricillaturrentine3009]

You should be very proud of yourself! I love all your ideas so far. I just found your channel and I love it! I love to create and I'm fixing to try my hand at quilting. I made a baby quilt back 28yrs ago and said NEVER AGAIN! As I have learned I was doing everything the hardest way possible! It did turn out beautiful and I was oh so proud of it! Now because of KZbin and feet for sewing machines I should be able to to get a king or queen size bed done without a hitch... Enough about me lol ... I can't wait to watch more of your videos! YOU ROCK!

[@pamelakehler-moore8316]

Hello from a fellow Canadian! :) Just wanted to say (as a brand new subscriber) that I LOVE your videos... informative, clear, straightfoward and so easy to watch. Please keep them coming! And thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, it's is so very appreciated.

[@conniedoiron5111]

I too am a Canadian and a new subscriber I love the easy and concise content, the only thing is I am not a quilter but a paper artist, but substitute paper for fabric and I too have a stash that needs taming.

[@galaxyhunter309]

A Canadian here too. And a new subscriber. Just about to start my first quilt although I have sewn many other projects before including dresses for my granddaughter all labeled with “made with love by papa”. What a wonderful and inspiring channel you have. And a great sense of humour. The ironing table and organizer will be a project I complete before I start the quilt. Oh. And a tip for drilling the holes for leg top. Drill part way through all 4 holes on one side then flip it over to drill out and finish the four. This way the wood won’t splinter out and will leave 4 nice neat round holes.

[@jantaylor526]

I did something very similar, and I added clear shower curtains under the ironing board and draped around the shelves. Now I needn't worry about the stuff on the shelves getting wet when I spray whatever I'm ironing.

[@nancyrojas6179]

Great video. I love how you make it doable for anyone. I like how you maximized your space for quilting. Love easy DIY projects.

[@connieverbeck1110]

Awesome!!! I LOVE the ironing board my hubby made me. On heavy duty wheels. Made out of dimensional lumber, the size of my space. It is easily moved out to the living room when needed to iron full width fabric. That was my main objective. Two shelves below, where I have 36 plastic shoe boxes, each labeled with the size of cut scraps within. I had thought I had run out of room for this in my sewing room. So I am delighted to have this! Turned out just a tad high, and we measured so carefully. But I am still thrilled! Makes ironing quilt backs so much easier!!

[@kathysmith9983]

Great teaching!!

[@lynnemartin2291]

Superwoman! Way to go.

[@angiesewtherapy6628]

That's a great idea. I have mine ironing board made the same size as the top of a plastic table that is about a 2' x 4' surface. That's not exact but the board is slightly larger than a half yard of fabric. Which means I can iron jelly rolls several at a time. But I think I'm going to look for a piece of old furniture to put there so I have drawers. Plus I love the height of my table.

[@raej1307]

There's nothing like a brand new pair of scissors, is there? :) Great idea! I'm going to borrow it for my sewing area.

[@Swtclggr1]

I made one according to your directions but somehow can't upload the picture but I will keep trying. I love it!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

send it to me at [e-mail]...You can't upload photos on KZbin

[@Swtclggr1]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Thanks you should get the picture.

[@syoungb]

Glad you explained the velcro

[@melissaanglin8047]

I took a sofa table that sits behind a couch and covered it with batting and some fabric and stapled it all the way around and it made a tall wide ironing board that turned out perfectly

[@madgevanness4011]

Made a similar set up, but using a 36” tall cart. Had previously made 2x4 ironing board with 1/4” plywood, as I wanted it long enough for a normal width of fabric to be ironed without scooching it over or alternating sides. I think now I ‘d use 1/2” as it has warped a little and makes using it for a cutting surface on my guided rulers near impossible. But at the time I hadn’t seen the cart idea. The cart came with some extra pole sized plastic rings, and I’ve thought about gluing or screwing those to the bottom of the board, but it is heavy enough that with a little care it stays in place- just watch the positioning especially when moving the cart. When my top wears out, I may redo it and put but there are alternative cutting surfaces at the moment, so I don’t

[@janehammond8024]

You are now my new idle!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@virginiaratcliff82]

I'm really enjoying your videos. Thank you for all your post. God bless you and your family. Ginger

[@midgethorn4083]

Looks great! Nothing like custom made!

[@mcdeveney]

I have never heard about the finger pressing step. Looking forward to sewing beautiful blocks.

[@brendakelly8199]

Thanks so much! My husband and I made this in about an hour. I love it!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wow...it took me a bit longer. Enjoy. I still love mine 2 years later

[@elaineadair]

GREAT job and instructions, esp. why you bought what, why you did this and that! Wonderful for those of us with less-than-handy spouses, who think we cannot be clever. LOVE the tool ideas.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. I enjoyed designing, making and especially using it.

[@nanastevens4094]

Off to Lowe's in the morning. Brilliant idea and adding wheels is the cherry on top. Thank you for sharing.