Make a Ironing/Pressing Board DIY

[@SummerNJasper]

I bought a wool mat to place on my cutting table, heat made it warp. I believe the "Podunk" ironing pad will work better for me. Nicely done.

[@cynthiamoon4315]

Well until now I loved my wool mat. I even like the smell. But your board was a flatter block beyond any doubt. On my way to find a board because it makes sense. 👍

[@ProBioFusion]

Thank you this really helped me make an informed decision to make my own instead of purchasing. Way to go on making this video for us!

[@poohbear101]

My daughter made me a huge plywood ironing board, covered with thick batting she stapled on the back as well as fabric over it. LOVE it. What a difference!!

[@podunkpretties]

What a sweetheart!

[@phylliscopas6545]

Podunk is the winner

[@deedeeparks6823]

I've taken the cover off my regular ironing board and put foil on it to keep it from rusting and help with reflecting heat back up

[@sandracedar368]

Great tutorial! Point made! Let's make our own pressing board(s)! THANK YOU!🫶

[@Mewochuui]

I love that you did "the big challenge". Oh! My! Goodness! Great!

[@sherryedwards5978]

I’ve been thinking about making my own. I think I’ll give it a try.

[@mitzivanderschaaf322]

Like it! Thank you for sharing.

[@rosemarywaddell4120]

I like the Podunk. Now about the fabrics you hand washed, the two that's not so bright, sew a bunch of scraps on it for a crumb block.

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Love your mat! I made one a few years ago but didn’t add the foil. What a great idea!! Think I’m going to make another using your instructions!! Thanks so much!

[@jennyhealy6648]

I warped my cutting mat having the wool pressing mat on top aand ironing. Definitely going to make a pressing board now.

[@lorrieo2119]

Your home made mat looked flatter than the wool one. I think I’ll be making my own too. Thanks for sharing great video!

[@joanncpettit4585]

I like your home made cotton pres board. Thank you.

[@MartyMakesStuff]

Hey Girl... I am basically binge watching your channel right now while I am cutting fabric for my next two quilts. I'll be adding tutorials to this page weekly. I started sewing as soon as I could hold a needle and thread when I was little... lol!

[@tamradickinson9699]

Great video!

[@kathycondello75]

I use my wool mat on top of a 1/2” (same size as wool mat) plywood covered in felting so it won’t scratch the table. Have a small one beside my machine too.

[@doreenwatson-read]

your one wins by a mile. I am so glad because I cannot justify buying a wool mat, Thank you. I was thinking of making one with a tie string so as not to have to take out the staples when I want to wash it as my hands are getting useless and weak, I

[@carlabattle8301]

I just made two small pressing boards. Now I'm going to go and take them apart and put some foil on them. That was a great tip. Thanks for sharing

[@podunkpretties]

Glad I could help! It really does help You'll be amazed. I rarely need steam.

[@Lsu2012Bama]

Love the homemade pressing mat! I was wondering how I was going to get some of the had to remove staples out! Thanks!

[@ceil0703]

I have the wool mats but I am redoing my room and I am going to do one in the top of an old dresser. Thanks for this

[@patriciaberne613]

Just what I needed! I have my boards and materials and can’t wait to make some of these!!! Thanks!

[@katpaints]

I bought a 12" square wool mat that I've been using to contain my hand-work on! I do love it that I can poke pins and needles into it, it is light and things don't roll off of it. I tried pressing on it but I had it on top of my big cutting mat and it now is a bit more warped. Sad! Years ago, I made a pressing mat with a couple of old wool army blankets over plywood. I loved it - but then got a steam press and its dresser was my only choice for a place to put it. I ended up giving the plywood setup to one of my daughters who has redone it at least once since. I kind of regret loosing the old blankets! Those were ugly but so lovely! Now I use a stair tread that was replaced. I wrap it with a towel and it works well but is heavy. I've actually gotten out my ironing board, but it becomes another working surface! Small room with way too much inside. When I'm stitching a lot, I use an old mini ironing board that fits over the top drawer in my sewing table and I have a little travel iron. New subbie, by the way!

[@SheilaRose]

Thank you for this tutorial. I bought a 14x14 wool mat when I started quilting a couple years ago. I'm allergic to wool, but I thought just ironing on it would be ok... Nope, allergic to it also, can't use it. Your board will work well.

[@anitaclayton6817]

Thank you. I'll be making me one. 😊

[@phylliscopas6545]

I love the way you make your boards. I will be making mine by your example.

[@twigyweed3381]

Thank you, I missed your videos. Even if I have watched them before, sometimes I like to watch again. your cat blocks are wonderful. Thank you

[@judyroy2728]

Thank you so much for sharing !!😊

[@glendasmart1494]

Thank you

[@Ez2beholli]

PURE AWESOMENESS!!🎉❤🎉

[@darlenejohannis3975]

Excellent tutorial. I've covered a variety of boards the same way. The heavy-duty foil is definitely important.

[@podunkpretties]

They are so handy and yes the foil makes all the difference.

[@pamkrebes967]

I have covered a kitchen cutting board and those wooden TV trays with legs.

[@podunkpretties]

I used to have one of those too. They work great and fold away when you need the space.

[@lindasmith8021]

Thank you for a great tutorial. Love your "wack a mole"😂

[@steveandcathyharmon3688]

What iron are you using and what does it weigh? Thankyou

[@mariewinters4272]

Thank you for your tutorial. I just found it. I am going to try making it as I just moved to a small apt. Also love the quilt on your wall. Could you share the name of the pattern and where I might be able to purchase it. Many thanks!!!!

[@podunkpretties]

It was a quilt I designed, no pattern. Thanks for watching.

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

Thank you, I learned a lot. Most of all to get the right stapler, lol

[@beckyhautanen1774]

Going to use this to make a pressing mat for my sewing room! I have a wool mat but not thrilled with it...Thank you!

[@bevbryan]

This is great! Thanks so much for sharing! ❤️

[@podunkpretties]

Thank you for stopping by my little spot in Podunk!

[@marshanblack4581]

I have considered making my own pressing boards. I am so happy and thankful to you. Your video will have saved me tons of time and materials. Your video gave me insights on the material and batting,and aluminum foil..thank you

[@michele.the.quilter6174]

Thank you for the tips! Love your pressing mat and your design board video too! I’ve subscribed. 👏👏

[@podunkpretties]

You're welcome! Thanks for subbing!

[@teresaelder]

What kind of iron are you using?

[@joycarter9292]

I never get rid of the old ironing board cover when it is time for a new cover. I put the new one over the old...it makes the ironing board padded. Of course, you can't put ten on or can you? I haven't tried but at some point it's gonna get too soft! Enjoyed your video. It feels good to be thrifty, huh?

[@wendynordon6796]

What type of material is the white layer of fabric you add before final layer?

[@marshanblack4581]

Thank you for your video. It has been very informative

[@karenraabis5296]

I have made a huge mat myself. I have never used aluminum foil. I will definitely try that.

[@podunkpretties]

You're going to love the difference the foil makes.

[@judyroy2728]

Wow..😮

[@wendynordon6796]

I have some spare table protector material could this be used as a layer and if so which layer should I add it?

[@shellymartinez7806]

Can I used wrap - zap cotton batting

[@wendynordon6796]

I have some spare table protector would this be ok to use under the foil?

[@scottydog6539]

Love your videos.

[@paulinechapman5669]

Please..how long does it take to tell us how to make it..not being rude..just anxious..thanx..🇨🇦

[@terrig2298]

Thanks!

[@suzanneritchie7048]

Tools required ... A box of Band-Aid ... 😂😅😊

[@lynnbellamy2895]

Sometimes when you use partial strips of Staples, it will malfunction....🤠

[@podunkpretties]

My stapler behaves badly with more staples. It has a crimp in it somewhere.

[@lynnbellamy2895]

@@podunkpretties don't put pieces of staples in stapler. Use only complete strips.

[@podunkpretties]

@@lynnbellamy2895 I wish I could. I put a full strip in it and I had to dig them out. I cut that part out of the video. I need to buy a new stapler but it's not on the top of my list of quilting things to buy.😁

[@lynnbellamy2895]

Wouldn't a cutting board be good to use for the base?

[@podunkpretties]

The heat from the iron would warp the cutting mat.

[@lynnbellamy2895]

@@podunkpretties I was referring to using a wooden cutting board meant for kitchen use. 🤠

[@podunkpretties]

@@lynnbellamy2895 LOL! That would work!

[@shipraranimallick7197]

wow😮

[@pamkrebes967]

I agree the wool mat stinks lol

[@podunkpretties]

Yes, some worse than others. They say over time the smell fades. They smell like a dirty cattle barn to me.

[@keyisme1356]

"Just whack-em like Wack-a-mole" 😆 haha!

[@mearis8133]

I very much dislike wool pressing mats. They scorch too easy and the results aren't as good when pressing. I made homemade pressing board many years ago when there weren't any tutorials. I gained some good tips from your video for when I recover mine... which is in dire need.

[@scottydog6539]

You used 1 part ammonia to 7 parts of hot water, why ammonia and not bleach?

[@podunkpretties]

Great question, thanks for asking. Ammonia will loosen and remove the scorched starch without dulling or fading the printed fabric. If the fabric is still stained it means the fabric is burned. Then bleach could be used to help reduce the burn stain on the fabric. I rarely need to use bleach on my pressing board covers. But a couple of these white fabrics could use a good dose of bleach.

[@barbaramiles8580]

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[@terrigunning5745]

None of those staplers work. I have 3 different brands 😊

[@terrigunning5745]

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