Make a Ironing/Pressing Board DIY 

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. 👍

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

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!!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Thank you. I'll be making me one. 😊

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!

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

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.

Thank you so much for sharing !!😊

Love your videos.

Thank you

Thanks!

PURE AWESOMENESS!!🎉❤🎉

Thank you for your video. It has been very informative

Wow..😮

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.

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

This is great! Thanks so much for sharing! ❤️

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!

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

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

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

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!!!!

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

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

Can I used wrap - zap cotton batting

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

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

What kind of iron are you using?

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

I agree the wool mat stinks lol

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

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

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

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