Make Your Own Ironing Board! - Tips & Tricks Series

Jenny from Missouri Star Quilt Company shows us how to take care of any "pressing issues" when it comes to quilting. Learn how to make your own "take anywhere" ironing board.
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[@pamelaraines2825]

USE THIS PRESSING BOARD FOR CUTTING MAT STORAGE! I haven't read all the comments, so someone may have said this already; but maybe not. When you said that the pressing board is the same size as the cutting mat it occured to me this would be a great place to store the cutting mat. I would use 2 pieces of wood inside, slide the mat between them to keep the mat flat, and slide it under the bed. Hey, maybe I could put all my warped boards in there too, stack books on it, and shove it all under the bed. I've read this is the sort of thing you can do to flatten them. Maybe press them (with a pressing cloth) just before you put them in the bag (another method I've read about.) Thanks for the great idea. Much less expensive than the felted wool ironing pads I was looking at! Of course now I read Kay Reiter's idea of sewing handles on the outer cover. Good Idea, Kay.

[@chandracox6814]

I'm here nearly 10 years after this was originally posted and just wanna say how different Jenny looks! Lol! So funny. Adorable as always. Thanks for another awesome video!

[@ellenhofer3343]

I agree. Jenny has changed over the years, but don't we all?

[@annbarnidge2120]

For anyone out there besides myself who wants to know the flooring used in this video, I offer this information: Model # 431178 Internet # 203183010 Store SKU # 492930 Underlayment (Common: 7/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.; Actual: 0.196 in. x 48 in. x 96 in.). These numbers are for Home Depot, and this is known as underlayment for VINYL floors, not just any floor. This took quite a bit of searching, so I am posting this to hopefully save some others all the angst I went through. I was adamant that I wanted what Jenny showed because of its lightweight quality. Good luck, everyone, and thanks, Jenny!

[@shantasrivastava2183]

+Ann Barnidge Thank you , You have saved us all who is looking to make this a great deal of time . Happy Quilting :)

[@debbiewarner3080]

Thank you SO much!

[@ceciliacorson1804]

Thank you for the helpful info! 🙏

[@antoniobryan1915]

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[@kaisergrady3681]

@Antonio Bryan Instablaster :)

[@normav2226]

I've had a piece of 24x24 underlayment in my garage for 3yrs, when I bought my old but beautiful house. I didn't know what it was until I watched this video. It was odd to me that the wood was very hard and different. I thought to put it in my wood pile many times but for some odd reason, I couldn't. I was looking for economic ideas on yt to make a ironing board for my quilting. Thanks to Jenny, I finally know what this board is and don't have to spend a dime to make my portable ironing board. I'm thrilled that I followed my instincts and didn't discard the board. Jenny has some of the best quilting and sewing tips. She's my go to for how to.

[@adamsrose001]

I get such a kick out of watching you! The older videos are hilarious and I learn soooooo much!

[@kayreiter1226]

Have an idea about your ironing board that you may want to add. If you make the outer cover with handles on the open side and make the whole thing the size so your cutting mat will slide in it when you travel to guild meetings your mat won't get broken or bent and you will have both the cutting mat and ironing board with you....Kay

[@samsungaccount7841]

That is an amazing idea. 😊

[@patriciamerck394]

I love this tutorial. Never wanted to get up in the middle of sewing to use the ironing board so didn't always press my blocks like I should. Now I have my Ironing board/pad right next to me so I can sew and press and sew and press without getting up. My quilts look so much better now that I press everything the way I am supposed to. Great idea and great job, Jenny

[@georgiapeach6704]

I want to thank you for this tutorial. It gives me a few more ideas. I was thinking that I would make the ironing pad with a cover, a slipcover for my cutting mat and ruler and add handles for transporting both. I read where someone warped their cutting mat and I guess they didn't remove it from the pouch. I thing blocking the corners will accommodate for added tools.💕

[@teresacain6847]

Just love you guys! Is tablet and now I'm addicted watching you do everything. You speak simply so I can understand thanks!happy quilting!

[@craftyginny]

Thanks Jenny as soon as i saw this tutorial I had hubby go down the cellar and cut me a piece of wood and finished it immediantly. used it tonight and love it. My ironing board took up too much room and had to always be out. Great idea.

[@donnalynnschim]

I like this... and I like that it is like a pillow slip so you can wash it. I used to have a portable cutting mat that was a padded ironing board when you flip it over. It was great to take with me, but it got dirty and then I didn't have a good way to clean it. This serves both purposes because if you wanted to make it portable you could put your cutting mat inside and carry it all with you. Thanks for sharing this, Jenny!

[@msqcservice6969]

So glad that you enjoy the tutorials! Have a great day!

[@sweetestwon]

Thanks for th tip ... I didnt have an ironing board and being a mom of three i counld afford one. I took your tip and made my own.. You saved me about 40 dollars...

[@campingfool59]

Jenny, i just gotta tell you that you inspire me so much! I watch your videos to get myself psyched to sew, lol. Thanks Jenny- you do so much good with your videos!

[@zub1964]

I made one of these last week using your tutorial... So thank you for sharing ! I'm learning to quilt, with the encouragement of my friend, and I am enjoying the videos. Best wishes from Northern Ireland, Arlene.

[@judypatterson994]

Made one today for my daughter. Followed your instructions to the tee. It came out Fantastic. Thank you Jenny for a Great Tutorial.

[@carolehargraves9340]

Thanks for sharing. Love the fact that I will be able to make one in any size. And the coolest part is picking the fabric.

[@melamarillotx]

Thank you for your witty invention and your new word creations!!

[@suemccomis106]

This is truly genius! I love this and will be making my own. Thank you for sharing.

[@maghouinbeg5011]

I made an ironing pad a couple of years ago, and it's brilliant! Whilst decluttering I got rid of the old folding ironing board, and I have not regretted it once.

[@Iamedsmum]

Thank you so much for this and ALL your marvellous tutorials. I'm completely new to quilting (only made one pincushion so far!) and am thrilled to have discovered such an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher. Thank you. Marion UK

[@kthomp55]

You people are the greatest. Your tutorials are great.

[@maryjojohnson2316]

Pinning or pining you really are the best thanks for giving up your “secrets”.

[@beckybowen629]

Awe thank you Ronnie Skinner! I am glad you find the tutorials helpful!

[@willajohnson8577]

I enjoy watching you even when I watch the same videos over as I do often. Don.t know how I missed this tip, was planning on making an ironing pad and here it is. Tks for all the tuts and hoots! wj,

[@FitriLing]

Great tip to share! For years I've been using towel as an under pad for my ironing board but I use thicker towels though. I also use bolster cover to change old used ironing board cover - it's easy, no sewing, and cost saving!

[@RuthiesXStitch]

This is just what I am looking for. I have using a mini ironing board due to the lack of space and my five year old decided to use it as a surf board and now I can't iron on interfacing. This will be a perfect solution. Thanks

[@karenmorison6365]

Great idea. Jenny, you're so charming and adorable. What an amazing teacher.

[@craftymom7]

Hi Just showed my hubby this. He will make one , for my sewing area. Yay!!!! I love this! Awesome idea Jenny thank you very much. Can't wait to get fabric to cover it. :)

[@jewelstuck2773]

This is perfect.. made one today for my new sewing room!! Oldie but a goodie!

[@fayeburden4331]

Jenny, I have an ironing board very much like yours that I've used for years. I used a piece of carpet pad instead of a towel and it works great. I've only had to change this pad once in about 30 years... The carpet pad I use looks like plugs of foam rubber pressed together and glued. Give it a try...

[@arlenemurphy804]

What a great idea for the ironing pad. Like everyone is saying the ironing board takes up toooooo much space and I find it is a catch all for "stuff". I am going to make one this week.

[@chrissherman11]

Thanks for the idea! Wanted to leave a tip. I went to Lowe's to find something to use to make this. There was a sealed pallet of wood flooring and on the top was a scrap piece that looked exactly like what you used here. It was just a protective topper for the pallet. We asked if we could buy it and they gave it to us free :) I had enough to make the ironing board and an extra 33x33 piece to cover my card table for a more sturdy cutting surface.

[@sharizabroski6910]

This has to be better than the other one I used. The heat went right through to my good cutting mat on my table and warped it! Thanks for this great tutorial :)

[@super0chick]

Love it! Very useful and I will certainly make one for myself. I was about to go out and buy me an ironing board until I found your video.... Now, I'll make one myself. Thank you.

[@Ptyrendrs]

Thank you Jenny, for that information, I am going to make my own ironing board :), and I just bought me a small table to put on my bedroom for those times when I am Quilting and I need to cut and iron, it was a bargain 15 dollars on a second hand store and I am so happy. Anyway thanks

[@esthermorrison64]

I was looking for how to make one and came across your video. Love it and can’t wait to make one. Thank you ❤

[@dippyhendy]

Thanks so much for posting - I hate my ironing board - but I am going to make one just like yours - its so fab!

[@englishsassenach]

I already made one that I can travel with so my eye, of course, caught the quilt behind you! It's beautiful!

[@angelab292]

Love it! I made my own and I don't know what I'd do without it! :) Thank you.

[@rosiethebear300]

I was really wondering about that ironing board of yours and was so desperate I decided I'd wing it and make one. But now I don;t have to wing it - thanks so much for sharing your secret!

[@mkfurr60]

I love it ....so no more dragging the ironing board out make a flat one that doesn't wobble!!!!

[@Mriietube]

I loved your video it's so simple ! I always thought wood was going to rot when you would cover it with a towel and ironed on it.. But since you're doing it I'm gonna try it as well !

[@RobinMuddSimpleDesigns]

I just love your videos you have made quilting so easy

[@jenniferbassett3001]

Hi Jenny 😊 I've been wanting to make this for months, well at least since I start watching your videos!! I really thought that I needed to cut up a wool blanket 🤔🤪 Thank you for this tutorial!!

[@eileenfb1948]

Love it. I did wonder how you stiffened the board yet kept it thin and light. Thank you.

[@grace2548]

Hi Jenny I finally made the Iron board I'm so happy n thank uuu!!!!!

[@normamoore7240]

It's underpinning, keep up the good work . Best wishes Norma

[@bienjour]

Clever idea and easy to follow thank you

[@nancycraig100]

Thank you for this tip. Now I can make a board the size I want it. Very helpful.

[@agnesstevens92]

Love it. Need to make one right now to make pressing my sewing projects easier.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

It makes things SOOOO much easier, Agnes, that's for sure!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

You can really make this one any size you want - whatever is going to work best for your space.

[@lizzystitch4842]

As nice as it is to have a darling fabric on one's pressing board, I just used some inexpensive heavy-duty white and blue ticking, which I put over some nice thick cotton batting (avoid polyester because it can melt from really high heat from an iron), stapled them into place nice and snug, and voila! Perfect pressing board. I like the idea of using an old towel, too!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Love the idea quick and easy thank you for sharing! Liz x

[@KarlaReidotcom]

Thank you so much! Fabulous instructions. (Also, "Under-pine-ing" cracked me up.)

[@clairelaliberte5588]

What a great idea. And with those mini irons for seam pressing, you go move a lot quicker.

[@Countrynz]

Great idea, thank you for sharing.

[@julina50]

Thanks for the portable ironing board tip, it will be helpful when I travel to and fro.

[@laurelt9038]

I made my first one with two layers of cardboard, but it started warping within a couple months (possibly due to steam from the iron). Just replaced the cardboard with a bit of plywood cut at the hardware store and it works great!

[@faerie247]

Thank you so much, nearly done, just got the fabric to choose something, with lilac and pale jade and maybe purple...

[@glorianicolasvalentin8019]

omg I love this video! never thought it would be so simple to make my own ironing board :D thank you so much for this video :))))))

[@ronnieskinner3953]

You're great. I love your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@victorianugent3549]

Jenny you are so awesome,and funny.

[@AimeeLuLines]

Thanks!!! Setting up my own little sewing area in my bedroom soon and this will be perfect so I dont have to drag the ironing board up and down the stairs!! :D

[@mandib27]

a new quilter and this was perfect just finished making mine thank you..

[@azurem]

This is wonderful, thank you for sharing! Also, I like the duckie in the opening.

[@kristinaleitz9410]

Love it, probably one of the first things I will make...LOL! Love your tutorials!

[@mad2716]

Thank you for sharing this! I made my own and it has chanhed my life! Well...at least my ironing experience.

[@Moneypenny1960]

Thanks for all your videos!!!!!

[@ewan2734]

genius and is both sided .....I always burn something when I moved distracted then need to stop bus desk is burn and no spair material to make cover fast hahaha ha .... and if you make hand on one side it van be hang in closet as I don't have designated space now . love your show make me have so many ideas to re wam and re purpose old stuff ....I both my first sewing mashie last year and I preprint materials for my daughter quilt

[@stampnaddict09]

Thanks for the tip! Darn it just went and bought one! My ironing board is a pain and always in the way! lol! Think I'll be making one for my space!

[@wandabefree8784]

Making mine today! Thanks for sharing.

[@karenergy]

Jenny, you're adorable! And you make wonderful videos! Keep them coming! I've been watching your videos and wondering how to get or make one of those cool convenient ironing boards... but Sheesh, now I'm going to make one and then I'll never get out of my seat... if I can sew, cut and iron from the same spot! *big smile* xo Karen

[@dorisroot514]

so cool & easy to do thank you for sharing

[@DebbieBuckland]

love it! Wondered about your ironing pad in the last video I watched.

[@jonathanbecker6373]

Will definitely make one of these for use at university - pressed clothes can be hard to come by since we don't have this available in laundry and almost nobody owns their own.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Love it!

[@dianaswanson4859]

Thanks for the information Ann Barnidge!

[@kthomp55]

Your right the regular ironing board does give. I like your ironing board idea better.

[@lucybrz1]

Thanks for sharing your great ideas.

[@susanfryer1616]

Brilliant idea

[@MsBianka6]

Thank you so much for sharing Got hubby in the cutting at this moment.lol

[@dixiesavage1699]

Love your videos!!!! It might also be nice to put a little handle in the middle on both sides so that it would be easy to carry or transport to sewing classes etc.

[@twyla3]

You gals are awesome!

[@cynthiapulsifer3341]

you crack me up lol! you're so awesome! this ironing board is so simple (like, I had a DUH moment!) WHEN I have my table setup I'll make one (otherwise, I'll have to iron on the floor, I've done it, its getting back up that's hard ;) Thank you for ALL your videos, I came here looking for instructions on binding my very first quilt, and I THINK I can handle it. ^_^ God Bless!

[@koalasez1200]

This was cute....beats the heck out of spending money for one from a store...and you can make it any size :-D

[@kittykaz7161]

Love it heaps, going to make this one!

[@staciseniorstuff3274]

Yer killin' me - I love this!

[@musicapoesias]

wow. I love the idea thanks

[@Falaje64]

Making mine right now!

[@PinkGirlyGeek8705]

I was wondering what fabric this is?? It's adorable!!!!!

[@giodrakes]

I love you Jenny, you are so cute and adorable :) I hope I get to visit someday so I can meet you

[@tracybrewer3068]

Thanks. Got to make myself one of these.

[@knitting68]

You are adorable and its a great idea!!!

[@lindalewis4380]

I have looked for years to find the instructions for making a quilt I saw in a woman's magazine in 1986. Even though I saved the article, I can now only find the picture on the first page. The article was called 'quilt in a weekend' or 'day.' It explained how to cut the fabric in strips, then turn them and cut in squares to make your quilt pieces. Do you have any instructions on youtube for this type of cutting?

[@PhireflyDesigns]

Thank you so much. I can't wait to try this out!

[@happygrandma111]

Thank You Jenny -- I shall try to make one also - Louise Visscher

[@newdaynewfood7699]

I successfully made one of these today. It only took several hours, two bath towels, a sewing machine, oh and a Skillsaw and a palm sander ... Don't ask ...

[@ozarkbees]

im making mine today!!! Thank you!!!

[@coolcutsgal2]

LOVE IT!!! So (Sew) Smart!!!

[@FarmhouseBlessings]

Off to the home supply store!