I removed the exsisting cover and rummaged around in my washed fabric and came upon a nice thick piece of white canvas. (Please note: it would be wise to iron the new fabric before removing the old cover...) I laid the old cover on the new fabric and cut it out with a 5/8 inch margin.
(The tag inside of the cover said do not machine or handwash... How would you clean it? You would have to replace it.)
(The tag inside of the cover said do not machine or handwash... How would you clean it? You would have to replace it.)I used a normal piece of store bought bias tape that I already had to finish the edges of the cover and to create a casing. I pulled a strong piece of kitchen string to gather the cover and tighten the cover to make it lay tightly and taunt.
Then I cut out a piece of Insul-bright (a heat resistant batting) the same size as the flimsy little foam pad.
I used a normal piece of store bought bias tape that I already had to finish the edges of the cover and to create a casing. I pulled a strong piece of kitchen string to gather the cover and tighten the cover to make it lay tightly and taunt.
TaDa....New lovely Ironing board.... I love it... It is a cheery white... and it is washable.... whoo!hoo!
The new cover went immediately to work cutting out new pot holders.
5 comments:
Just wanted to thank you for the kind words about my quirky bead baskets. And yes, they are aging beautifully. I feel certain my crafts viewed in 50 years will certainly create some questions....great ironing board cover!!
I really want to 'copy' your work on this sewing board project. Just need to find the time :)
thanks Shelly!
What a great idea to make a new ironing board cover that is washable! I believe my ironing board can also use a makeover!
Great tutorial, even for those of us who don't sew well (yet).
I have a ironing board that is custom-- and by that I mean built in 1962 when the house was built and fits nothing from any store. I should steal your idea!
Thanks!
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