Thank you SO much for this instructional video. My ironing board cover is looking very bad and I will definitely do this soon. I just wanted to mention that my mother used to buy new covers and once or twice a new pad, but she never took off the old ones. She just put the new one on top and it was nicely padded. That was a LONG time ago. I actually have my grandmother's ironing board. Heavy and Sturdy. They don't make them like that anymore!
I am so excited I just found your video on replacing the ironing board cover. I also have the exact same board. Can't wait till tommorrow to replace my cover and pad. Thank you for posting.
Thanks. It's a really cute cover. Yours is the 2nd video where I have seen a pieced cover. Do the seams put marks on what you are ironing? I know I can use one fabric but the pieced ones are eye candy.
So very glad I accidentally found your video. I have the exact board but couldn't find covers (54"x18") to replace my current, worn one. I did NOT want to buy a new board as the Michael Graves is fabulous, as you can attest! So even though I don't sew, your clear, thorough instruction in the video makes me feel confident that I can do this project. One question: Would you use Fireguard-type spray to pretreat the fabric? I iron a lot of heavy cotton clothing, so my iron is always on the maximum heat setting. Thanks a zillion, Wendi---- you've saved me from having to replace an already-great ironing board! : )
I have the same exact board! Thanks for showing us how ho sew a cover! I also have an oversized professional one and now I know how to sew a cover got it thanks!
My under pad looked liked yours. I used it as a pattern for my Warm & Natural Cotton batting and then put it back on the board as an extra pad because I don't like hard ironing surfaces.
Thanks for the great vid! Can you tell me if it's better to use bias tape than fold the cover fabric into a channel for the drawstring? Also, I've hot-water-washed and high-heat dried an old wool blanket to use for the pad, but was planning to add a layer of that silver aluminum-coated fabric directly under the pretty fabric thinking it would reflect heat back up into the item being ironed. Is this overkill in that I have wool for the pad?
Definitely don't use that metallic coated fabric. It will reflect too much heat back and will often scorch your fabric. Plus it will interfere with the awesomeness of the wool. The wool will hold heat and steam and really work your fabric from both sides. It's terrific!
Any kind of string or thin rope will work, as long as it's not stretchy. And the black thing is called a cord lock or a cord stop (different brands use different names).
PAMELA FEINBERG I don't put any kind of coating on mine - and now I wonder if that's why store-bought covers always feel kind of gross. Maybe they're required to have it.
lovely tutorial - Thanks for sharing !! :) one request- can u teach us how to sew refrigerator handle covers? and even those bed sheets with elastic corners to tuck it nicely on mattress :D
Yes!!!! I have an ironing board like this its got the same backing which leaves pattons on my ironing and i re padded it and i was wondering how to recover it
Thank you SO much for this instructional video. My ironing board cover is looking very bad and I will definitely do this soon. I just wanted to mention that my mother used to buy new covers and once or twice a new pad, but she never took off the old ones. She just put the new one on top and it was nicely padded. That was a LONG time ago. I actually have my grandmother's ironing board. Heavy and Sturdy. They don't make them like that anymore!
Thanks so much for getting back to me, Wendi!!! I'm planning to start cutting tomorrow, so your input is perfectly timed!
I am so excited I just found your video on replacing the ironing board cover. I also have the exact same board. Can't wait till tommorrow to replace my cover and pad. Thank you for posting.
Can I use a couple layers of felt or similar fabric as the badding/lining? Also, all I have is yarn..I can maybe use cotton yarn?
very nice you made it 9 years ago and I need it and look ing for the idea today , so I will try to make it successfully like yours
I love being able to choose from such terrific fabrics! I change mine out about every year. :-)
Awesome!! I've been needing to get mine re-done!! You've given me the confidence to do so!!
Great video thanks for posting. I was glad to see what products you you used for your padding.
Thanks. It's a really cute cover. Yours is the 2nd video where I have seen a pieced cover. Do the seams put marks on what you are ironing? I know I can use one fabric but the pieced ones are eye candy.
So very glad I accidentally found your video. I have the exact board but couldn't find covers (54"x18") to replace my current, worn one. I did NOT want to buy a new board as the Michael Graves is fabulous, as you can attest! So even though I don't sew, your clear, thorough instruction in the video makes me feel confident that I can do this project.
One question: Would you use Fireguard-type spray to pretreat the fabric? I iron a lot of heavy cotton clothing, so my iron is always on the maximum heat setting.
Thanks a zillion, Wendi---- you've saved me from having to replace an already-great ironing board! : )
I have the same exact board! Thanks for showing us how ho sew a cover! I also have an oversized professional one and now I know how to sew a cover got it thanks!
Could you use the old pad under the new one as an extra barrier for the metal base/grid?
Thank you Wendi Gratz for the tutorial on How to Recover Your Ironing Board!
You're welcome. :-)
That's a great idea! I'll definitely remember that for next time!
My under pad looked liked yours. I used it as a pattern for my Warm & Natural Cotton batting and then put it back on the board as an extra pad because I don't like hard ironing surfaces.
Can you use an old towel for padding?
thank you! i totally need to do this. making my own will be so much better than buying one pre-made.
Beautiful job and you give such great directions. I feel confident I can actually do this myself! Happy New Year.
A great method and simple to follow. Thank you for sharing this tutorial.
Thanks for the great vid! Can you tell me if it's better to use bias tape than fold the cover fabric into a channel for the drawstring? Also, I've hot-water-washed and high-heat dried an old wool blanket to use for the pad, but was planning to add a layer of that silver aluminum-coated fabric directly under the pretty fabric thinking it would reflect heat back up into the item being ironed. Is this overkill in that I have wool for the pad?
Definitely don't use that metallic coated fabric. It will reflect too much heat back and will often scorch your fabric. Plus it will interfere with the awesomeness of the wool. The wool will hold heat and steam and really work your fabric from both sides. It's terrific!
Would it not be easier to use elastic instead of a string? And also to sew the padding down to the cover--it would move around less?
What kind of string did you use. I have a board with nothing, so I have to start from scratch. I do not have an old ironing board cover to go by.
I don't remember exactly. Nothing fancy - just cheap string from the hardware store.
Where did you get the fabric -super cute
The best cover video on you tube Thanks I made mind easy it turn out great
Nice easy tutorial to follow. Thank you. 🌷
Thank you so much 😊 I did it yahyah but I put elastic in there that work perfect 👌 too .
Happy New Year to you too! :-)
Thanks Wendy, great tutorial! I will make me one I need since a while! Ruth L.
Hi I watch this again n what kind of string rope?? Also black thing called to hold the sting ?? I want to make this cover hope I understand ??
Any kind of string or thin rope will work, as long as it's not stretchy. And the black thing is called a cord lock or a cord stop (different brands use different names).
HI WENDY WHAT THAT WHITE PAD CALLED?? NOT THE BATTING ONE..
+Maria Goumas It's just the pad that my ironing board came with.
Thanks! I just spent over 100.00 for a replacement cover. This will be invaluable in the future. Shouldn't it be a fire proof coating on it?
PAMELA FEINBERG I don't put any kind of coating on mine - and now I wonder if that's why store-bought covers always feel kind of gross. Maybe they're required to have it.
Maybe...Thanks for getting back to me though. For those who want it, it is probably available in a spray or something.
Wendi Gratz I wonder if that's why my iron tends to burn and get burn spots for seemingly no reason
lovely tutorial - Thanks for sharing !! :)
one request- can u teach us how to sew refrigerator handle covers? and even those bed sheets with elastic corners to tuck it nicely on mattress :D
Yes!!!! I have an ironing board like this its got the same backing which leaves pattons on my ironing and i re padded it and i was wondering how to recover it
I'm glad it was helpful. :-)
What was the OLD fabric pattern? The peter pan print? TY for this also...
It was The Land that never Was by Lisa Congdon. You can see it here. www.shinyhappyworld.com/2013/11/awesomely-huge-ironing-board-ikea-hack.html
TY!
I'm just wondering why you didn't leave the original padding and place the new batting on top of it. would it have been too much padding?
+oldladytoofast Yes - too much padding actually makes it not work as well.
Wendi Gratz
Very well done!💕
What is the string stopper called? I need to buy one
+Billie Dickinson It's called a cord lock.
You can totally do it!
I'm glad it was helpful. :-)
Excellent tutorial.
You're welcome. :-)
Thank you this helped.
nice work
Thanks. :-)
I love it
:-)
Thnkss for video
J aime
Good video. But you talk too much!
I'm glad it was helpful. :-)