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Posted by Julia in MN on October 28, 2007, 11:11 am
I want to make a pressing mat (ironing blanket) to take to classes and
retreats. My plan is to sandwich batting between 2 pieces of fabric
(probably unbleached muslin) and bind (or maybe just serge) the edges. I
have some Insul-brite that I plan to use for batting, but it just
doesn't like that will be enough protection for the surface underneath
when using a hot iron on it. I plan to put at least one thickness of
Warm'n'White batting in it, too. How much Warm'n'White do I need? If I
use more than one thickness, do I put the Insul-brite in the middle,
between the layers of Warm'n'White? I've never used the Insul-brite
before and need some guidance.
Julia in MN
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on October 28, 2007, 11:27 am
Julia in MN wrote:
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> I want to make a pressing mat (ironing blanket) to take to classes and
> retreats. My plan is to sandwich batting between 2 pieces of fabric
> (probably unbleached muslin) and bind (or maybe just serge) the edges. I
> have some Insul-brite that I plan to use for batting, but it just
> doesn't like that will be enough protection for the surface underneath
> when using a hot iron on it. I plan to put at least one thickness of
> Warm'n'White batting in it, too. How much Warm'n'White do I need? If I
> use more than one thickness, do I put the Insul-brite in the middle,
> between the layers of Warm'n'White? I've never used the Insul-brite
> before and need some guidance.
>
> Julia in MN
I made my mini one out of two layers of cotton batting and two of
printed curtain fabric! Works perfectly well as it is, but if you are a
bit wary, pop the layer of Insul-Bright in the middle.
I have a much bigger bought one with a removeable cover,but I won't
bother to buy another: the Insul-Bright and batting will do fine, and I
can make a much nicer cover for it! :)
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Posted by Taria on October 28, 2007, 11:56 am
Sharon Schamber has instructions for making a pressing board in her
piece by piece book. (Binding is ok in this book, btw) She says it
is important to have a hard and flat surface. Different than the
direction you are going but you might want to think about that.
HEr is a 22x22 piece of chipboard. She sprays adhesive and layer a
100% cotton batting . Next is a layer of fusible to the batting topped
off by cotton canvas. She staples the canvas to the back and backs with
felt or cutting board. Just an idea that might work for you.
I kind of agree with her that too squishy of a surface just doesn't get
the crisp pressing you need.
Taria
Julia in MN wrote:
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> I want to make a pressing mat (ironing blanket) to take to classes and
> retreats. My plan is to sandwich batting between 2 pieces of fabric
> (probably unbleached muslin) and bind (or maybe just serge) the edges. I
> have some Insul-brite that I plan to use for batting, but it just
> doesn't like that will be enough protection for the surface underneath
> when using a hot iron on it. I plan to put at least one thickness of
> Warm'n'White batting in it, too. How much Warm'n'White do I need? If I
> use more than one thickness, do I put the Insul-brite in the middle,
> between the layers of Warm'n'White? I've never used the Insul-brite
> before and need some guidance.
>
> Julia in MN
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Posted by teleflora on October 28, 2007, 12:15 pm
I bought a cutting board at Big Lots. It has a handle on one end that I was
actually going to see if DH could cut off. Glad he couldn't because it is
perfect for carrying to class/workshops, etc.
I wanted a really hard surface so first I used plain cheap flannel. Then I
found that silvery ironing board cover material.
I 505'd the two together and cut to fit the board. I used my staple gun to
fasten it to the back of the board.
I use that board every day.
Cindy
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> Sharon Schamber has instructions for making a pressing board in her piece
> by piece book. (Binding is ok in this book, btw) She says it
> is important to have a hard and flat surface. Different than the
> direction you are going but you might want to think about that.
> HEr is a 22x22 piece of chipboard. She sprays adhesive and layer a 100%
> cotton batting . Next is a layer of fusible to the batting topped
> off by cotton canvas. She staples the canvas to the back and backs with
> felt or cutting board. Just an idea that might work for you.
> I kind of agree with her that too squishy of a surface just doesn't get
> the crisp pressing you need.
> Taria
> Julia in MN wrote:
>> I want to make a pressing mat (ironing blanket) to take to classes and
>> retreats. My plan is to sandwich batting between 2 pieces of fabric
>> (probably unbleached muslin) and bind (or maybe just serge) the edges. I
>> have some Insul-brite that I plan to use for batting, but it just doesn't
>> like that will be enough protection for the surface underneath when using
>> a hot iron on it. I plan to put at least one thickness of Warm'n'White
>> batting in it, too. How much Warm'n'White do I need? If I use more than
>> one thickness, do I put the Insul-brite in the middle, between the layers
>> of Warm'n'White? I've never used the Insul-brite before and need some
>> guidance.
>> Julia in MN
>
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Posted by Julia in MN on October 28, 2007, 2:04 pm
I want something that I can roll up and pack easily, but I want it thick
enough so that the heat of the iron (and maybe steam) doesn't damage the
surface beneath. I don't want something with a hard back that can't be
folded.
Julia in MN
Taria wrote:
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> Sharon Schamber has instructions for making a pressing board in her
> piece by piece book. (Binding is ok in this book, btw) She says it
> is important to have a hard and flat surface. Different than the
> direction you are going but you might want to think about that.
> HEr is a 22x22 piece of chipboard. She sprays adhesive and layer a
> 100% cotton batting . Next is a layer of fusible to the batting topped
> off by cotton canvas. She staples the canvas to the back and backs with
> felt or cutting board. Just an idea that might work for you.
> I kind of agree with her that too squishy of a surface just doesn't get
> the crisp pressing you need.
> Taria
>
> Julia in MN wrote:
>
>> I want to make a pressing mat (ironing blanket) to take to classes and
>> retreats. My plan is to sandwich batting between 2 pieces of fabric
>> (probably unbleached muslin) and bind (or maybe just serge) the edges.
>> I have some Insul-brite that I plan to use for batting, but it just
>> doesn't like that will be enough protection for the surface underneath
>> when using a hot iron on it. I plan to put at least one thickness of
>> Warm'n'White batting in it, too. How much Warm'n'White do I need? If
>> I use more than one thickness, do I put the Insul-brite in the middle,
>> between the layers of Warm'n'White? I've never used the Insul-brite
>> before and need some guidance.
>> Julia in MN
>
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> retreats. My plan is to sandwich batting between 2 pieces of fabric
> (probably unbleached muslin) and bind (or maybe just serge) the edges. I
> have some Insul-brite that I plan to use for batting, but it just
> doesn't like that will be enough protection for the surface underneath
> when using a hot iron on it. I plan to put at least one thickness of
> Warm'n'White batting in it, too. How much Warm'n'White do I need? If I
> use more than one thickness, do I put the Insul-brite in the middle,
> between the layers of Warm'n'White? I've never used the Insul-brite
> before and need some guidance.
>
> Julia in MN