I have been telling you about that ironing board cover for two weeks now…so here it is!
Easy Slip Cover for an Ironing board
This was so easy. All I did was take of the original cover and attach inexpensive muslin to the top, cheap and easy! And yes I added the token owl. He did not quite turn out as planned. I meant for him to look like he saw the iron coming….hmmmm….what do you think? Anyhoo…
This is an idea of what it looked like after I had sewn it on. First I pinned the muslin to the cover while it was on the board. I just pleated it around the corners
This is what the corners looked like after I had sewn them. Cut around the perimeter leaving about an inch from the seam, use pinking shears if you have them. Then I just popped it back on! Now you will never have to see that ugly cover again. You’re welcome.
Oh I almost forgot! My big idea! I added a measure guide to the top using a fine tip Sharpie.
I hate it when I am ironing pieces for a pattern and I have to guess on the folds. And trust me I cut hair long enough to know that what you think is a half inch and what really is a half inch are two different things. All I did is place my big clear cutting ruler on top, make a long mark for the inch mark, a shorter one for the half, and a dot for the quarter. You can measure your folds your supposed to iron right on your board!
Next week I have a fun skirt and some Valentine gifts you can sew up in a jiffy so be sure to pop in!
Happy Saturday!
ps Thanks for your input on the Sewing event with Camille Roskelly. A quilt it will be!!! This is going to be a fun event so stay tuned it should come in March!
This post was linked to The Shabby Chic Cottage for the Transformation Thursday, go see all the fun!
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Well, I happen to think it’s adorable. And I think your owl looks frightened, which I’m guessing is the look you were going for, as I certainly would be if I saw an iron coming at me!
I also think it’s pretty incredible that you love your ironing board enough to give it such a cute makeover. I sure hope my ironing board never runs into your ironing board…mine would be so ashamed.
Also, wanted to thank you for informing us of Gavin. Wow. I will be praying for Natalie and her little family.
Oh Candace, You have it all wrong, I hated it so much that I HAD to give it a makeover!! It looked horrible in every picture! Clashed with everything….
Thanks for liking my owl, I think I will name him…still try to think of a name.
Ahh, Destri, bless you. I thought I was the crazed woman who irons things. I love the thought of having inch marks on my board cover to make the perfect crease. As for the owl, I had to giggle as I thought of those ironing board overs that err, are revealing (mmm, I am referring to those which is of a scantily clad woman or man and when you iron over them they, err loose their clothes) and I thought of a revealing owl turning into a roasted Owl… ok so it has been one of those days. My board certainly needs a make over.
On a more important note, my heart goes to Natalie and her family this night. Sweet dreams sweet boy. x
I love you Kate…I can always counton you to ‘spice’ things up!
The token owl is so cute. It does look scared. :-)
I love the idea of measured marks on the ironing board cover. I haven’t done much sewing, but that is perfect for hems. I always iron them before I sew them. Now you have made me want to get in my sewing room.
So cute! I love this idea. You’re so crafty!!
Cute…k so I REALLY need to do this!