Need a new ironing board?
It's true that a dirty and warped ironing board is not ideal for ironing.
But wait before you go buy a new one! Why not make it yourself?!
It's not very complicated, you'll see, and in addition you save space.
Here's how to make your own ironing board in 15 minutes:
All you need is a sheet of plywood, a staple gun, some batting, and some cotton fabric:
1. Measure the dimensions (width and length) of where you want to put your ironing board.
It can be on the washing machine, the dryer or a solid table. To be comfortable, your board should be at least 65 cm long and 40 cm wide.
2. Once you have the dimensions, buy a plywood sheet from a DIY store for a few dollars. Have the board cut to size at the store.
3. Next, cut the batting with scissors to the same dimensions as the plywood and place it on the board.
4. Arrange the cotton fabric on the board, then cut it, leaving a margin of a few centimeters to be able to fold the fabric under the board.
5. Flatten the surface with your hands. Hold everything firmly and turn the board over at once.
6. Now fold the cotton fabric over along the edge and start stapling it to the board. If the batting protrudes from the board, trim it before stapling. For the corners, fold the fabric over as shown below:
And there you have it, you have made an ironing board in less than 15 min :-)
