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I lucked out and got a 100% wool blanket for free from my local charity/thrift store & used 2 layers to cover the board and then encased it in unbleached muslin. Now I’ll make a washable cover. Thanks. The wool blanket works extremely well.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great thinking! We are so glad it is working well for you. Now back to sewing 🤗😂🎈💕🙌

Just a suggestion, when you make your next cover, use 1'' gingham fabric (I used navy and white) then you have straight lines for pressing your seams against. I also used wool wadding or a heavy felted wool fabric instead of cotton wadding on marine ply - it gives better heat transference and steam distribution.

@CurseTheDarkness

8 ай бұрын

The lined fabric for alignment is genius.

I haven't had a chance to read the comments yet, so hopefully this is new to some of you. Before attaching the batting, I wrap the whole board with tin foil, shiny side out. This bounces the heat back out at the material. Works amazingly well. Had a friend test it against her wool mat ... she gave her wool mat to her sister and is now using a board set up my way. Good luck.

@jtfirewalker

2 жыл бұрын

I am using insulbrite on my regular ironing board (under warm and natural) - I was specifically looking at the comments to see what people thought about only using batting over the wood! This is a great idea!! When I make this - I am definitely going to try foil!!

@LearningAllICan

2 жыл бұрын

@@jtfirewalker The other bonus to using the tin foil is if there is any sap in the wood, it attaches to the foil, not the batting. Win, win, all the way around.

@HRHDMKYT

Жыл бұрын

@@LearningAllICanBrilliant! I was thinking of using Insul-brite as well. But tin foil sounds smarter (& cheaper!!). Thanks!

@karenburns507

6 ай бұрын

Foil will also limit the moisture that might try to seep onto the wood.

@colleencasaul8590

4 ай бұрын

Excellent point! I made one with no vapor barrier, and the plywood warped, not a lot, though.​@karenburns507

I'd put a layer of ironing board covering (teflon) around the board first. Thats how I covered my TV tray Table works great for retreats

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Good idea!

I added a wool blanket bought at the thrift store, washed in hot water and dried in the dryer to my ironing board under the cover. It makes it much more padded and returns the heat from the iron back to the fabric.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Great thinking! Thanks for watching!

Light/white one side and dark/black the other provides a choice of contrasts for filming.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

We are behind with our replies to comments. Thanks for watching!!

Would love to chime in also. I have the best ironing board. I used to sew a lot of drapery, etc. it’s plywood then pink insulation foam board (Home Depot), 2-3 layers of regular fleece fabric, and lastly heavy cotton canvas. The foam board is heat proof and mold proof, pinnable and light weight, the fleece dries quickly (I use a lot of steam) and also takes the heat because it’s covered with heavy canvas. and I’ve had it for 20 years. Definitely use common sense and preshrink the canvas. I have a very leaky iron and the stains wash right out.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Wow! That sounds incredible. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome method. We are so glad it has been a great tool to help you keep sewing and quilting all these years! Thanks for watching! ❤🙌😊

@praisingirl

Жыл бұрын

Sounds wonderful to use! I’ve worked with this foam for years doing stage sets. We had to cut with a hot knife & the fumes get very toxic. Would a hot iron release the chemical toxins into the air ? Have you ever noticed fumes? Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the video. Always nice to see how people do the same thing differently. Please prewash any fabric you plan on using for a top. There is sizing and extra dyes in the fabric which you do not want transferred to a white or light fabric. I covered my board with tin foil first then 2 layers of batting just on top and hanging over about 3 inches on all sides. I made my top with a drawstring hem that goes under the board by 6 inches all around when drawn up tight. Easy to take off for washing. The batting does not move at all because the drawstring top holds everything in place. No staples, no velcro, just sew a hem to put a drawstring thru. I used paracord. But I applaud your idea of making it double sided. I might make a second top to have on hand when the other is in the wash. Thank you for all you do!

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Wow, great idea! We love the drawstring feature. Ingenious 😊🙌❤ We love sharing ideas with amazing people like yourself! Thanks for watching!

Love the birds in the background

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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I'm in a hurry to make this board for me and my sisters sewing room. Great job hon. Thanks so much for the share.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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You did a good job of explaining how to construct this. Easy to follow.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

I like this pillowcase method for the cover. I would use 1/2” seams for durability. Great tutorial.

@SewYeah

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

I have done something similar to this myself, but before I started anything, I rounded all the corners on my board. And then on both side, I did THREE coats of a waterproof deck sealant. I wanted to make my wood base as water repellant and resistant as I could, since steam is hot water. I wanted to try to waterproof it so that it would be safe from warping and from any possible mold.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you very much. I’ve been trying to decide how to make a nice larger size ironing board. This is splendid! ❤️ 🦋

@SewYeah

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hi, i’d just sew the fourth side closed on my sewing machine using a little larger stitch. To take off, use your “magic” seam riper, or scissors. Why waste all that velcro and have a lumpy ridge on the underside? Also, use batting with aluminum layer on one side to protect the wood. Or, first cover wood with aluminum foil. There is ironing board fabric, by yard, too if you can find it. I used a bread board to have a small ironing surface near my machine for my mini iron. If I were to redo, I’d look for fabric with a grid pattern, even gingham, to help alignment.

@lizmonaghan3082

3 ай бұрын

We first tried ticking for the stripes, but found it moved & then were crooked. Do you use seam & if yes, does the aluminum foil keep the water from going thru to the wood?

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

😍😍So sorry I am just catching this .I am trying to catch up on the comments. Hope to do better in the future. Thanks for watching our lives. We appreciate it !!!!!!

Well, looks like I have a weekend project. Thanks for the project Teancum.👍

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Anytime!!!

I made with project with the assistance of my wonderful brother! LOVE this board. Great tutorial!

@SewYeah

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Congrats!

Great idea on the washable. Wish I had done that. Used upholstery fabric for mine for durability. Glad to see your move went well. Like the quilt behind you in the video.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Exactly what I need. Thank you.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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I was drooling over all the fabric in your store! Thanks for the tutorial. Just subbed!

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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My ironing board was made the same way. It fits the width of my cutting table and can be removed should I need all 7 ft. of my table. My inspiration was Jenny's {MSQC} ironing board project and Matt Jordan's {Jordan Fabric's}. The velcro is a nice addition and I think I'll use some of the fabric I picked up from the Destash. I would wash the fabric first as you really don't want to deal with shrinkage later - just sayin'.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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I use cotton batting on first, then a layer on insulbrite. It will reflect the heat and give you a crisp press. It is essential to hem the top of the sleeve. When you wash it, it will unravel and the threads wad up and you've got a mess just to open it. Great video 😊

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

Great tips!!!

I have all my supplies and now I'm ready to get my board made! So excited to have a board that is larger and more sturdy than a regular ironing board. I decided to add a layer of "quilted ironing board cover" between my batting and my pretty fabric covers. I'm hoping it will provide more heat back to what I'm ironing and another layer of protection from the "green board" beneath.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

We hope your board turned out amazing!! Great idea about adding the layer between the batting. Happy quilting! ❤😊🙌🎈

Thank you so much for sharing - a GREAT idea!!! 🥰

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great tips. Love the sleeve method. Thank you.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

Hello! Such a useful project! I just got my first chance to sit down and watch as I was out and about today. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead! Thank you for sharing this video and your talent.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Going to try this - went to get a piece of plywood and had to get a smaller board. Love that this is going to be washable. Thank you for your clear instructions.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

We are so glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

Great video, as always. Love the Velcro.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Nice job Teancum. Great idea and very useful. Thank you.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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hey, thanks for sharing your washable ironing board technique! Appreciate it & I'll be making one before too long.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! We hope you were able to make one and you love it! Thanks so much for watching! ❤🎈🙌😊

Thanks for showing us how to make this! I'm just setting up my new sewing room and I've been wanting/ needing to make one just like this!

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! We are so glad the video is helpful! We hope you can make the ironing board and it is perfect in your new sewing room! 🎉🎈🙌 Thanks for watching!

Fantastic method! Thanks so much!

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love this idea! Great Video!

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Awesome video! That one is easier than the one I made a year ago. TFS

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Another GREAT video Thank you

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks

Thank you very much for this ironing board idea. Best wishes.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!!

Great idea thank you for sharing

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

Loved this video! I have already made myself an ironing board, but thinking of redoing it!!

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Good idea if you have room for a board ! I have made my own covers in the past. I used canvas with two layers of wool batting underneath.

@SewYeah

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing that with us!! And thanks for watching!

Prewashing is really important since you're using cotton. It would be a pain to do all that work and have it shrink several inches the first time you wash it.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Yes, prewashing is a must! Sorry we didn't show it in the video! Next time 😊🙌 Thanks so much for watching ❤

Great video. Thank you.

@SewYeah

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Looks like a great idea

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

It is!

Love this

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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GREAT JOB!!!!

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!!!!

I love warm and natural

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Very cool project T!! Think I’ll do one!!

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

You should!

This is perfect for the Tilda’s World #EmbroideryFlowerQuilt make. Thank you!

@SewYeah

24 күн бұрын

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Great video, thanks you

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks so much for watching! 🤗

Will try this!

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

We hope you were able to make a board and that you love it! Thanks so much for watching!😊

Thank our, great idea.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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I would suggest wool batting. Wool has good heat resistance compared to cotton. Polyesters melts when over heated.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! A lot of people have used wool as well and it works great! Thanks so much for watching!😊🎈❤

Seems like if you want to be able to remove and wash the cover, you would pre-wash /pre-shrink the fabric. This is a nice project

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure prewash! Sorry we didn't show that on the video! Thanks so much for watching! 🎈❤😊

I made one of these but not double sided. Love it

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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I loved this tutorial and the cover with Velcro so that you can remove it and wash it. Excellent idea! The whole time that I was watching this I was wondering who was it in your life that got you started or got you interested in sewing in the first place? It’s usually a heartwarming story behind how anyone gets their love or interest in it. Maybe someday you’ll be inclined to let us know. Great tutorial and great idea with a fantastic outcome and of course I had to subscribe to see what else you can teach me. Loved this, thanks for sharing! ❤👍🏼👍🏼

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

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Great tutorial Im gonna make one thanks

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Nice tutorial, T. You could've used something bright and fun. We'd love seeing it during other tutorials and it would generate more questions about it and how to make it.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I love the bright colors as well! See you next time!

Thank you, I was looking to buy an ironing board for my sewing and quilting. This is better for me, I still have the space I need for pressing, and I can take it down and store it in my quilting cabinet too.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Thank you

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

THANKS

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Using the same items that I did for my Big Board Ironing Board. I always make the FIRST layer a flannel backed table cloth, with vinyl toward the board. THEN I wrap the layers of batting. My first portable board, I did the tablecloth, a cotton Towel, then the batting. I used heavier cotton for the ironing surface. Love the dropping on the corner hint.

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!!

thank you.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoyed the video 🎈🙌

Teancum, the only thing you missed is prewashing the top fabric. Because it’s a fitted item, once you take that off and wash and dry it, it will no longer fit your board. Not commonly used by quilters these days, garment sewers know, you must prewash when sewing fitted items.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️ Yes, prewash is a must! Thanks for the reminder 💕🙌 Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks to you!

Great idea and DIY idea! I think you wanted it stapled “taut” though, not taunt. 😊

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 Thanks for watching!

I didn't hear you say to use sew in velcro. I tried sewing on sticky velcro once.... that was not smart, but I didn't know better. Also, adding a reflective surface onto the plywood with adhesive spray helps protect the wood and the batting for longer use. Otherwise, good tutorial. First of your videos I've ever seen.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Great reminders! Thanks so much for the tips. And welcome to our channel! We hope to see you again soon 🎈💕🙌

I would put a layer of aluminum foil between the wood and the batting to block water form damaging the wood and to reflect the heat too.

@quiltingtothenines4254

2 жыл бұрын

Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. I did that to my regular folding ironing board.

@UsernameUnkwn21

2 жыл бұрын

Unless u r dumping water u don't need to worry about water damaging the wood.. most big box store plywood is also chemically treated and will prevent water pooling A layer of Insulbright in addition to the cotton layer is good as a heat reflector for ironing pads and iron caddys

@ExpectoPatronum538

2 жыл бұрын

@@UsernameUnkwn21 another reason to put aluminum foil, if the wood is treated with chemicals you don’t want to breathe fumes activated by the heat.

@rosejensen7855

2 жыл бұрын

I'd use foil to prevent mold.

@cherylcurlee3279

2 жыл бұрын

I did this too

Using a French seam will eliminate raw fabric edges.

@nancy9478

2 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought! 🙂

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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We need another video of your new shop!

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Thanks for this tutorial. After many, many years of use, mine warped and seperated.

@sjrasmuss6069

Жыл бұрын

To keep your board dry so that it doesn't warp or separate, wrap aluminum foil around your board with the shiny side out. This also will protect your batting and the foil will transfer the heat back up to your fabric. With the removable and washable cover, it will last longer and if you ever do have to replace it at some point, the only thing you will have to replace is the cover because your board and batting were protected by the aluminum foil. I would personally use a muslin fabric or Ironing board fabric for the cover so that when you are ironing a wet starched fabric, none of the colors from your cover will bleed into your fabric.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Good idea

I would do a 1-inch woven check gingham so I can straighten grain while ironing.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks so much for watching! ❤🙌

Hi, Did you know there is a pelon interfacing product that is used to make hot pads hot pot holders? If so what is the reason you did not use that over the top of the batting to insulate the heat more???? Great video. I have made a home made ironing board cover before, in fact it has lasted forever and I love it. I use a heat insulationg type pad under it...I love that you used the velcro. I sewed the seams and ran a cord through mine. I didn't even think of the velcro...Thank you,

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

The Pelon interfacing is a great idea! We'll have to try that for sure! We love the cord idea as well. It's so great to hear everyone's ideas and what has worked for them. Thanks so much for sharing 😊🎉 We hope to see you again soon!

Drop the board? You can just sand the corners and sand the board so it doesn’t catch on the batting.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks so much for watching!

@CurseTheDarkness

8 ай бұрын

⁠@@SewYeahYes! Sand all the edges with some 220 grit sandpaper. Do this outside. Put the sandpaper over something hard and flat that will fit in your hand while sanding. There are lots of different types of plywood. Make sure you get interior grade that is perfectly smooth. Plywood will remain flat regardless of moisture in the air. It looks like you are using 1/4” thickness which bends a little, 1/2” will not flex but is a lot heavier and more expensive. This type of plywood is commonly sold in 2 foot by 4 foot lengths in any home improvement store. The store may make a free cut for you if you wanted it cut smaller. Do not paint or use a finish on the plywood, just use it raw.

Use wool on the last cover and get intense pressing results !!!

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks so much for watching and the great suggestion. Hope to see you again soon! 🙏😊

I guess, the checkered fabric I have here would be a good ironing board cover for getting an orientating straight line for squaring up stuff when needed. I tend to want to have something to help me not warp the fabric while ironing.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Great thinking! We hope it works out perfectly for you! Thanks for watching 🎉😀

@NickUncommon

Жыл бұрын

I decided to keep using the ironing board I have, and just place it on the table without using the built in legs, and adjusted the fabric with the lines on it with a drawstring to dasten it on the board :) Since the wire mesh and batting on it are still good, I went the route of just renewing the cover.

good

@SewYeah

3 күн бұрын

Thanks

I would place Velcro in the tuck instead of outside. No need to unpick seams to make a flap.

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing 🙌🎈

Can you use insulbrite under or over the batting? I know it protects for pot holders, thinking it could be applied here? Also, how thick can pick for the board? Any suggestions welcome!

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Insul Bright is a great idea to try 🙌 The board can really be whatever thickness works best for you. We use a pretty thin board so it is easier to carry and move, if needed. We hope yours turns out awesome! 💕🎉

Thank you for your video. It is a good idea. Could you tell me how thick the wooden board is?

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. We have been behind in answering comments, but are trying to catch up~!

Looks great. I’d make the seams on the top a little wider. Wouldn’t be so easy to have the seams pull apart, and wouldn’t make the board less useful, in my opinion….

@annblachly8068

2 жыл бұрын

I would use French seams throughout.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Good video!! What is the quilt pattern behind you in this video? Thanks...

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

We are behind with our replies to comments. We hope you found the link.

If you are going to wash it, why wouldn’t you prewash the fabric so that you have already accounted for the shrinkage?

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Yes, prewash is a must! Sorry for not showing it on the video. Thanks so much for watching!🎈❤😊

Would it Be a good idea to put in a couple of layers of heavy duty Reynolds wrap on the board?

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

😍😍So sorry I am just catching this .I am trying to catch up on the comments. Hope to do better in the future. Thanks for watching our lives. We appreciate it !!!!!!

Hi. Wouldn't a layer at the plywood of insulbright help protect the wood?

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

Sounds like good advice!!!

would insulbright help with reflecting back heat?

@SewYeah

26 күн бұрын

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I don’t think you mentioned but what thickness of plywood did you get?

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

It's really up to you! Whatever thickness you feel works best. We used a pretty thin board, maybe 1/2-1 inch thick. Thanks for watching!

What type of rotary cutter do you use?

@SewYeah

3 ай бұрын

We use the Martelli 45mm Cutter!

ೋღ☃ღೋ G'Day T-Man from Australiaೋღ☃ღೋ Easy as that! Thanks for the tutorial!!! Hope all is well with Mum and Bub!

@SewYeah

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the well wishes! Everyone is doing much better! Thank you!

If you use the Martelli mat with that cutter your blade will last longer. 😉

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

😊😊😊

What kind of fabric cutter are you using?

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Hello. It is a Martelli Rotary Cutter. You can find them on our website here: sewyeahquilting.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=show&q=martelli+rotarty+cutter

@pamsury3969

Жыл бұрын

That is an agronomic rotary cutter. Distributes the pressure when you’re pushing down to cut throughout your hand so it doesn’t hurt so bad. It’s great for people with arthritis or something like that wrong with your hands and it comes in the left or right handed I’ve had one for years that I’ve been afraid to use, but I watched the young lady on I believe it’s the sewing channel and she uses her all the time because she’s arthritis in her hands.

Why did you put the Velcro on the top instead of just kind of sort of getting it at the very bottom so you just had a smooth service on both sides?

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Probably should prewash your cotton fabric before using.... it may not fit on after washing to clean!

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

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Why don't just a pillow case and put the velcro on both the inside that way when you need to take it off you just open the edge and take it off. I did that with some of my sofa cushions.

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

Good idea. Creative

How thick should plywood be

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

It's at your discretion

He shot the table. 😂

@SewYeah

25 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

Why not put a zipper on the end …would stay on the very end and not create a Velcro bump on one side or the other

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! You can modify to fit your needs, for sure! Thanks so much for watching! ❤😊🙌

I thought DIY ironing boards need to be made with flannel or ?

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

Preference really.

But did you understand in spite of the misspelling?

@SewYeah

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 We'll get it right next time! Thanks for watching!

@SewYeah

Ай бұрын

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I just don't understand the unpicking thing. Either you stich or pick out. Unpicking out is not picking out.