If you need to replace your shabby iron board cover quickly, I have just the thing for you. This cover can be removed easily, which is convenient during a laundry day.
I am thrilled that I made these covers for two kinds of iron boards: curvy edges and square edges. I have given one of the covers to my mom, and to date, she is still using it.
List of sewing supplies:
Heavy cotton
I probably have most of this type of fabric in my storage. I adore these cottons due to their durability. However, they tend to fray a lot, so we still opt to conclude our serger in this project.
As for pre-washing advice, heavy cotton has a minimal shrinking percentage, but if you are concerned about the dye coming off and ruining your garment, it is wise to wash it first.
Strictly avoid thin satin and polyester as they are flammable.
Thick needle size 13/14
Tiny size elastic
Pattern
No pattern was provided. Follow the instructions for a guide.
Tips: Bias or binding tape is an excellent alternative if you don't own a serger. Make sure it's made from 100% cotton.
FIRST TUTORIAL:As seen below, mine was large, with curvy edges.
1. Start by preparing your fabric.
2. Place the fabric wrong-sided onto the floor. Then, turn the iron board. Trace the board size by drawing around its edge.
3. Place the iron board aside once you have done these steps.
4. Now, we will add a seam allowance to our pattern. I add two inches for the seam allowance.
5. Secure edges with serger, And we are done.
6. Then, prepare your elastic rubber band. For this elastic, it is best to use a small one. As for me, I use a rubber with 4mm sizes.
7. Begin sewing from the bottom of the cover, which means on the straight side of the iron board cover.
Tips: Stretch the elastic rubber to its maximum level. Do this cautiously and evenly. Make sure they are sewn to the very edges of the iron cover. Use zigzag sewing methods.
7. And you will get a base like in the picture above.
I added an elastic here to keep the covers securely on the iron board, as marked. You can also add elastic rubber on the bottom sides of the iron board.
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1. Trace the sides of the ironing board as usual. Subsequently, add two inches to the pattern before cutting the fabric.
2. If your ironing board is curved, skip steps 2 and 3. However, if your ironing board's top is square like mine, mark 1/2 inch on the corners.
3. Pin and sew as marked.
4. Fold 1cm of the fabric. Sew right on top of the serger seam. Leave an unstitched gap, around 1 inch, to insert the elastic.
1. Prepare your elastic band and tiny-sized safety pins. We need two of these pins. Cut a significant length of elastic. We can trim it later. Clip safety pins on both elastic ends.
2. Insert this safety pin through the gap we prepared just now.
3. Push them through the space of the iron cover until they come out through the other sides of the gap.
4. Adjust the rubber accordingly. You can attempt to place them on the iron board cover first.
5. Once satisfied, tie a knot between the elastic. This second method has the benefit that you can always modify the elastic's tightness.
Add a button if you are worried you will lose this knot. Next time, you can pull this button to remove and replace the loosened elastic rubber.
And we're done. Which one suits your taste :-)