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Posted by anne on March 26, 2007, 4:39 pm
I use my iron almost exclusively for embroidery or simple sewing related
tasks. Despite several attempts to get eons old gunk off the bottom,
unwanted residue will sometimes be deposited on fabric. Instead of going
cheap like I almost always do, I treated myself to a mid-range Rowenta
when it went on sale. Although the ironing board cover isn't that old,
it probably should be replaced as well. Any and all suggestions for a
cover would be appreciated.
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Posted by Felice Friese on March 26, 2007, 5:19 pm
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>I use my iron almost exclusively for embroidery or simple sewing related
> tasks. Despite several attempts to get eons old gunk off the bottom,
> unwanted residue will sometimes be deposited on fabric. Instead of going
> cheap like I almost always do, I treated myself to a mid-range Rowenta
> when it went on sale. Although the ironing board cover isn't that old,
> it probably should be replaced as well. Any and all suggestions for a
> cover would be appreciated.
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And don't you love your Rowenta? As for a cover, I don't know which brands
are which but I like Teflon. Also, I always use a sheer pressing cloth for
needlework.
Felice
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Posted by Dianne Lewandowski on March 26, 2007, 6:31 pm
anne wrote:
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> I use my iron almost exclusively for embroidery or simple sewing related
> tasks. Despite several attempts to get eons old gunk off the bottom,
> unwanted residue will sometimes be deposited on fabric. Instead of going
> cheap like I almost always do, I treated myself to a mid-range Rowenta
> when it went on sale. Although the ironing board cover isn't that old,
> it probably should be replaced as well. Any and all suggestions for a
> cover would be appreciated.
>
I've never made a cover for a large ironing board, but I have made ones
for my sleeve boards: with muslin.
Muslin is good, but I'd bet a nice percale would be even better. See if
you can find a good weight, tightly woven. Cotton is washable. You can
usually find good cotton covers at most stores that sell ironing
products. I get mine at a local hardware store, of all places!!
I rarely use a press cloth. Each of us has to find our own way.
Dianne
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Posted by ellice on March 26, 2007, 10:25 pm
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> anne wrote:
>> I use my iron almost exclusively for embroidery or simple sewing related
>> tasks. Despite several attempts to get eons old gunk off the bottom,
>> unwanted residue will sometimes be deposited on fabric. Instead of going
>> cheap like I almost always do, I treated myself to a mid-range Rowenta
>> when it went on sale. Although the ironing board cover isn't that old,
>> it probably should be replaced as well. Any and all suggestions for a
>> cover would be appreciated.
>>
>
> I've never made a cover for a large ironing board, but I have made ones
> for my sleeve boards: with muslin.
>
> Muslin is good, but I'd bet a nice percale would be even better. See if
> you can find a good weight, tightly woven. Cotton is washable. You can
> usually find good cotton covers at most stores that sell ironing
> products. I get mine at a local hardware store, of all places!!
>
> I rarely use a press cloth. Each of us has to find our own way.
>
> Dianne
You can usually buy muslin cloths pretty cheaply. In the dressmaking studio
where I've done a lot of classes, there is muslin on the boards. And the
huge pressing tables, as well. At home, though, I have a teflon cover. I
bought a larger than standard ironing center last year, and it came with 1
of the Teflon cloths - I'm pretty happy with it.
I just wouldn't use a polyester/percale kind of cloth. Not great if you
ever do high heat. And definitely pressing cloths. I actually use just
some cotton hankies for thin pressing cloths, and press needlework with a
fluffy towel under it & from the wrong side (keeps the stitches from
smushing too much).
Good luck on the cover front.
Ellice
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Posted by Susan Hartman on March 27, 2007, 9:43 am
ellice wrote:
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> I bought a larger than standard ironing center last year, and it came with 1
> of the Teflon cloths - I'm pretty happy with it.
I'd be afraid to buy a larger than standard ironing board...it would
just mean I could pile more stuff on it, LOL! More horizontal surface. I
suspect that no matter the size of the board, I'd end up with exactly
the same amount of space left for ironing.
Sue
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> tasks. Despite several attempts to get eons old gunk off the bottom,
> unwanted residue will sometimes be deposited on fabric. Instead of going
> cheap like I almost always do, I treated myself to a mid-range Rowenta
> when it went on sale. Although the ironing board cover isn't that old,
> it probably should be replaced as well. Any and all suggestions for a
> cover would be appreciated.
> --
> another anne, add ingers to reply