https://leahday.com/blogs/sew/quilters-ironing-board Learn how to build a quilters ironing board that is much firmer than cheap metal and foam ironing boards. The best part about making your own pressing board for quilting is you'll be able to use this board forever. Simply recover the surface with more cotton canvas whenever it gets too worn.
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Find a 60 second version of this tutorial here - https://youtu.be/cFfDaMT_Ul8
Using a firm pressing board like I'm building in this video will make a huge difference in your fabrics and quilt blocks. Reduced distortion on your fabric will help you cut fabrics more accurately, resulting in matching seams and precise points.
Of all the tools I love most in my quilting space, my quilt design wall and pressing boards are my two favorites! Check out our other tutorials to build a professional quilting space for yourself:
How to Build a Quilt Design Wall - https://leahday.com/blogs/sew/quilt-design-wall
Make Your Own Quilters Ironing Board - https://leahday.com/blogs/sew/quilters-ironing-board
Sewing Tables and Cabinets - https://leahday.com/collections/sewing-tables
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Jump ahead in this quilters ironing board DIY tutorial:
00:00 Build Your Own Ironing Board
00:27 Pressing Boards are FIRM - Not Squishy!
01:24 1 - Cut a wood pressing board
02:23 2 - Cut Cotton Batting
02:54 3 - Cut Cotton Canvas
03:15 4 - Tools You'll Need Ironing Board DIY
03:30 5 - Staple batting from middle of long edges
05:38 6 - How to trim and fold corners
07:36 Why I don't use spray glue
08:03 7 - Staple canvas from middle
09:38 Replacing the ironing board cover
10:57 8 - Fold canvas corners
13:01 9 - Staple remaining sides
13:55 Optional - Cover back of ironing board
15:14 Written instructions LeahDay.com/Press