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July 25, 2013 4 Comments
Tools of the Trade |
Top to Bottom: Felt, Board, Batting, Canvas |
October 20, 2022
I first made an ironing board in the 1980s when I use to make a lot of window treatments. I still have it and it’s 24”x60”. Perfect for pressing panels and getting crisp seams a regular ironing board won’t give. I e made many smaller ones over the years for gifts. I try to use plywood if I can afford it at the time. OSB is more “grippy” but after many years of steam it will degrade in places. Thanks for the post!
April 22, 2020
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will be trying this. I need rather a large board as I want to make a tshirt quilt so I need a surface about 18-20 inches square! I really appreciate you sharing your idea.
April 22, 2020
Loved this tutorial. It taught me a lot. (Which makes me think to mention that the word “taught” is the past tense of “teach.” The word for pulling something tight is spelled taut. Sorry —can’t help it. I was an English major. LOL)
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November 05, 2024
October 01, 2024 1 Comment
Pam W.
January 02, 2024
Great idea! I recently recovered a wooden ironing board (an Amish style that can also fold into a step stool or chair). I used a layer of Insul-Bright (the kind used for batting in potholders) on the wood surface to protect the wood from heat and moisture. Then I added a layer of cotton batting and a layer of 100% felted wool fabric (available by the yard) and then a layer of cotton fabric. I would think the Insul-Bright might protect the surface of the OSB from deterioration from moisture (as Yvonda mentioned in her comment. The felted wool replicates the wool pressing pads that are so expensive.