DIY Oversized Ironing Board
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- This video shows you how to make an oversize ironing board. This tutorial takes you through all the steps to make and oversize ironing board with a cover that can be easily changed out. Perfect for ironing large pieces of fabric, sheets and larger garments. No more fighting with you small ironing board.
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Love this, thanks so much for the video. I'm going to attempt this!
Be sure to let me know how you like it!
Two things to consider about this tutorial. One is that this might make a great ironing board, but no so much a great pressing board for quilters. If you are not a quilter, this is not an issue for you. But if you are, there is too much padding since the batting was doubled to create two layers (and the felt is not necessary at all for us). We want a slightly padded, but firm surface to press our blocks. Too much padding distorts our blocks as we press them. So if you are a quilter, I suggest forgetting the felt and only using a single layer of low or medium loft, all cotton batting. On top, use 100% cotton canvas (or duck).
My second issue is the corners. Way too bulky with all that material. Search "Leah Day Pressing Board". She has a tutorial that will show you a great way to reduce all the bulk in the corners.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I agree this is not a pressing board designed for quilters. It is an oversized ironing board. (I do have a few quilting friends that followed this tutorial to make the board and say it works great. ) I have used it for years with great results for all of my sewing needs and never had an issue. The felt is used to prevent to the board from warping. Even Martha Stewarts tutorial uses it along with another quilting companies tutorial for a board.
I hope you did find some of it useful.
Yeah, carbon fiber was over kill. If it were made today it would be cost prohibitive. Carbon fiber is expensive.
Awesome! I need one!
That board should last for many many years. with carbon fiber and batting that carbon fiber should look brand new in 30 years.
Can you use the iron's steam burst feature? I'm concerned that without any holes for the steam to travel through, It may very well "shoot" out from the sides of the iron and burn someone. (like me)
Thanks. Love the board!
Is there a reason that you don't use metallised heat resistant ironing fabric as opposed to twill?
Are the pieces you used as feet labeled as feet and available like at Home Depot? Nice technique on the corners!
Yes, they are labeled as feet or felt pads. You can also get them on Amazon for a lot less. amzn.to/2jed1DE
Great video & Instructions. I have a question - did you use a double layer of batting?
Yes, I did because the only in stock batting was thin.
Do I need the felt if I'm using heat resistant material over the batting? Also, several people asked what size wood you used and you just say depends. What size is YOUR wood? It looks bigger than an ironing board but not too big to handle.
My wood is 24"X48". The felt is to help absorb the moisture from the steam iron. I think it's helpful in preventing damage to the wood but many people have messaged me that they left it off and so far they haven't had any issues.
The ones in big quilting and sewing scholls usually have felt.
I'm getting ready to buy what I need to follow your instructions, why the black felt, is there a purpose to this? will it bleed through?
The felt I'm looking at is from Joann fabrics it's 20% wool 80% rayon will this work or will it have trouble with the heat from the iron? Thank you for a wonderful clear tutorial.
The felt is the bottom layer so you don't have to worry about the color bleeding through. The warm and natural covers that. You need to go with the 100% so that it doesn't shrink or melt from the heat. This layer is what provides protection for the board/wood from the heat and moisture. I've moved most of my sewing articles to Let's Learn To Sew. You can read more about this project here: letslearntosew.com/how-to-make-an-oversize-ironing-board/
Thank you
What is the size of the piece of wood you are covering? You gave 3/4 as thickness but did not give measurements
The Size depends on how big you want your board. You just need to make sure it is around 3/4" thick to prevent warping.
What type of felt are you using....100 percent wool felt or something else? Also, where would I find this felt to purchase some. Thank you.
The felt I used was a blend. It was not 100 wool
Could a piece of masonite board be used instead of the plywood?
I don't see why not.
What is the purpose of the felt layer?
I'm also interested in knowing this.
It gives a smooth layer in case the board isn't smooth, it also absorbs mosture to prevent the board from warping.
It gives a smooth layer in case the board isn't smooth, it also absorbs mosture to prevent the board from warping.
At no time do you give size of the wood????? What size is it???
The Size depends on how big you want your board. You just need to make sure it is around 3/4" thick to prevent warping.
Can you show how to attach it to an ironing board frame. I don't know how to attach the wood to the frame so that I can remove the board to recover if needed
I didn't attach mine to anything but the wood. I place the board on my cutting table when I want to use it.
Ahhh...hence the feet. Thanks for responding!
Great tutorial, but why use the felt? Thanks
It gives a smooth layer in case the board isn't smooth, it also absorbs mosture to prevent the board from warping.