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   Becky-book | Jan 29, 2007 04:11pm | #1

   yes, I think it would.

   B

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   rsolish | Jan 29, 2007 08:52pm | #2

   congratulations on the "new" sewing room and thanks for bringing up the subject!!
   i was also thinking about piecing an ironing board cover and didn't think twice about it.Raya from Netanya

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   Josefly | Jan 31, 2007 04:38am | #3

   Good for you. Hope you enjoy your new space.

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   sewitfits | Jan 31, 2007 05:29am | #4

   I think you will really enjoy sewing in your newly remodeled sewing haven.  Congratulations!  So, when do we get to see pictures of the finished product? 

   Sewitfits 

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   suesew | Jan 31, 2007 06:14am | #5

   I agree a pieced cover could mark some fabrics. I suppose it could depend on what kind of sewing you do. I would never press a satin wedding dress on it. Could you use at least one large piece so that you have at least one large area that would be smooth for anything that might take a special attention?

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   solosmocker | Jan 31, 2007 07:02am | #6

   I used the same fabric that I used for my drapes on the ironing board. I don't iron directly on it because it cost me too much. I throw a folded towel on top and iron on that. If I need more space, which is rare, I use the regular laundry room ironing board, nothing fancy.Congratulations on your room. You must be excited to have it close to being complete.

   Edited 1/30/2007 11:05 pm ET by solosmocker

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   thimbles1260 | Jan 31, 2007 02:21pm | #7

   Thanks to all who replied!  This group is always so encouraging, I love it!  I decided to bite the bullet and buy another length of fabric for the ironing board.  It may be a bit more decorative than practical but.....oh well!  I'm going to make a pieced curtain to hand over my messy shelves and then I'll send some pictures.  My motto, "If you don't want to clean it, hide it!"  LOL

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   Josefly | Feb 02, 2007 04:14am | #8

   You may've already bought your decorative fabric, but for what it's worth...Why not make your pieced cover as a purely decorative cover for your ironing board, with only elastic around the edges to hold it on, (or pretty ribbons to tie underneath) and when you really want to iron, whip off the pretty cover, revealing a different cover underneath which is more securely attached and which can take high heat and steam without making impressions on your fabrics or garments?

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   thimbles1260 | Feb 02, 2007 02:44pm | #9

   Good idea!  I'll have to think about that one!  I like the idea of protecting the new cover too.  Only thing is, I may protect it to the point of using it as an excuse not to iron!  LOL

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   Josefly | Feb 03, 2007 01:03am | #10

   Heh-heh. That's the whole idea, isn't it? you could prop it up against the wall and with some pins or thumb-tacks, use it as a message center. I'm reminded of an Erma Bombeck article from many years ago, in which she said her daughter-in-law (I think) didn't know the difference between an iron and an oven.

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   thimbles1260 | Feb 03, 2007 04:58am | #11

   Cute!  Have you read and of her books?  They're hysterical!  Actually, I enjoy ironing my new fabrics when I get them.  I love to touch and iron, feel and look at them.  Now day-to-day ironing?  Not if I can get around it!  Drier fluffed works for me!!  LOL

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   Josefly | Feb 04, 2007 06:59pm | #12

   Yes, Erma Bombeck was a very funny lady. I have read a couple of her books, and agree with you. Also agree about ironing in general, but wearing a lot of cottons and linens as I do, I'm usually pretty busy ironing in the summer.

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   Cherrypops | Mar 14, 2007 03:44am | #13

   How is your sewing room? Are you happy with it now?

   CherryP

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   jgrue | Mar 21, 2007 05:53pm | #14

   It's been years since I recovered my ironing board but I was very happy with it. I made it deeper than most covers you can buy so it wouldn't be slipping around. The fabric that I used was a heavy muslin, like a press cloth. I made a tunnel for the cord so I could draw it up tight. For me the key was using a light colored wool blanket for padding under the cover--really works so much better when you are pressing things. I had to iron a silk satin wedding dress so many times as I would take it in and let it out for my daughter-in-law until I finally told her that this was it--it worked out fine in the end.