As I was running back and forth between my craft room/office and my bedroom (where my ironing board is located) a million times, I thought “boy wouldn’t it be nice if there was room in my craft room/office for the ironing board. I wouldn’t have to keep getting up from my sewing machine and running across the hall every few minutes to do a few seconds of pressing during the sewing process. But there is no room in here for a full size ironing board. BUT there is room for a small DIY IRONING TABLE!
Anyone who sews could probably use one of these in their sewing space!
Here is how to make a small DIY ironing table:
Step One – Find a folding table/TV tray
Maybe there are some in your basement too ; ) Â If not, keep an eye out for one at yard sales and flea markets.
Step Two – Cut two layers of cotton batting and one layer of cotton fabric for cover slightly larger than table top
Step Three – On floor layer cover fabric, batting layers, and then upside down table. Staple fabric and batting layers to underside of table top
I used my narrow crown stapler from RYOBI to attach the fabric and batting layers to the table top.
It is soooo convenient to have a pressing station right next to the sewing machine cabinet! I wish I had thought of this years ago!!!!
Melissa says
July 7, 2017 at 1:09 pmThis is genius! I love the idea. I don’t iron, but if I did, I like this idea much better that a bulky ironing board! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty !
Isadora Guidoni says
July 12, 2017 at 7:58 amReally liked the step-by-step photos! This ironing table is smaller than I’m used to, but that can actually come in pretty handy, gonna give a try to this project soon. =)
Isadora Guidoni says
July 12, 2017 at 7:59 amLove your porch and love the ideas! Will definitely make use of them!
Kelly Mahan says
August 8, 2017 at 1:21 pmGreat diy idea!! I love it, so simple and easy to make and at the same time so useful to have at home! Couldn’t ask for more, thanks!
Karren Haller says
May 5, 2018 at 4:51 pmThis is a cool idea, I had my son build one with a board so its portable, but this is nifty!!
Thank you for sharing on #omhgff this week, look to be featured next week!
Pinned and Tweeted!
Have a great weekend!
Karren~
Lissette says
May 5, 2018 at 9:58 pmThis is genius! I’ve been using an ironing pad on the table I sew on, but it takes up space and I’m terrified of burning myself or starting a because I threw something next to me and didn’t realize. I think this will be my next DIY project. THANKS! via Our Mini Linky Party
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Theresa says
May 8, 2018 at 3:08 pmI need to make a small ironing table like this. This would be handy. Pinned & sharing. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party @DearCreatives See you again soon.
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Miguel Cardona says
April 10, 2019 at 10:38 amNice practical ideas..Ive never really liked ironing. Its one of those important but mundane daily tasks of life..
Anthony Castillo says
April 17, 2019 at 2:23 amGreat. This is a lovely piece of work. Keep sharing.
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