I made the ✨ Fanciest ✨ ironing board out of TRASH

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Жыл бұрын

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I had so much fun with this - I've been wanting to make an ironing station like this for ages (in fact, that's why I picked out the spider-covered batting when my friend's uncle needed to clear out their garage, all those years ago!) It is extra satisfying that I bought nearly nothing for this project, just the red paint, handles, and the nuts/bolts. I kind of miss the dolphins though - I should definitely add my own decorative painted elements someday (maybe spiders? I saw SO MANY while sanding this).
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@jacquiemcglothlen6572 Жыл бұрын

Just a suggestion, I’m a quilter and I’m always pressing and steaming on my board. You might want to (at some point) add a layer of foil or a heat resistant material layer then add your batting and top fabric. Reason, the steam will over time penetrate the batting and the board and moisture will create some warping and possibly some mildew trapped between the dresser and the board. I hope this helps.

@r.e.d.l6219 Жыл бұрын

I had the same thought. The bottom of my ironing board on occasion drips onto the floor, so I wouldn't exactly want ply wood in there.

@mellie4174 Жыл бұрын

Your ironing board drips!? I am a seamstress and I've never seen that!

@r.e.d.l6219 Жыл бұрын

If I've been ironing with a lot of steam almost non-stop for an hour or so, yeah, get some drips out the botto..

@ulla.umlaut Жыл бұрын

@@mellie4174 I have this happen when I'm pressing hems batch processing cloth napkins. If you have to refill an iron a couple of times during a pressing session, that water has to go somewhere!

@heatherbottoms5813 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that tip. I live in Texas and have the same problem.

@E42545 Жыл бұрын

I’m in the middle of restoring my fabric cabinet, literally cannot believe I didn’t think to use the top as an ironing board when I complain daily about not having one 😂😂🤦‍♀️

@emilyrln Жыл бұрын

Grab a board and some batting! Also whatever those cool locking screws are that she used to attach the top… or if your piece of furniture has an overhang on the top, you could just clamp it on and leave them there 😂 or make a board that kind of slides on from the side and is held in place by c-shaped brackets at each end? Plenty of possibilities! Hope your DIY goes well 😊

@E42545 Жыл бұрын

@@emilyrln fate clearly has me in their favor for once because I just found an adorable vintage tabletop board at the thrift for $3! Also grabbed a $$$ iron that was there for cheap too because you can’t have too many right? 😂 I was about to make my own to fit over the top of the dresser with c brackets just like you described but the stars aligned to save me effort lol Thanks for your encouragement you must’ve helped!

@emilyrln Жыл бұрын

@@E42545 Haha you're welcome! My good vibes tunneled through time and space to find you in the past 😂 also can confirm one can never have too many irons!

@hopingforsunshine Жыл бұрын

i have a mini one that sits on top of a table. a good compromise since i live in nyc and don't have an abundance of storage space

@Jay-ou2vz Жыл бұрын

Kitty!!!! I loved the project so much but I instantly smiled when I heard the purring... What a gift!

@moniqueleigh Жыл бұрын

(Basically the exact comment I planned to make - LOL) Nice projec.. KITTY!!

@JankoWalski-hz3lu Жыл бұрын

The cat seems to like that new bed, I mean ironing board xD

@caspenbee Жыл бұрын

Where the CC says "bedding," she means "batting!" Just in case anyone gets confused. I refinished a dresser once...NEVER AGAIN. Your patience is admirable. It looks gorgeous, especially with those lovely drawer pulls that really tie it in with your historical aesthetic.

@MargaretUK Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was confused as batting is not a word normally used in the UK, I think we would call it wadding

@karycantowe9207 5 ай бұрын

Just to be clear, *Morgan herself* is saying "batting." She might want to adopt the local VT pronunciation--though I doubt the CC would get it right, most listeners would figure it out: "[bætn]" (rhymes with "Latin," with a bit of a glottal stop on the [t], so that "cotton batting" sounds like [kבtn bætn] and rhymes. 🙂

@Griiisetryne Жыл бұрын

Such a cool project! 🤩 Also Clara just LEVITATED up on that thing!

@missolivia5063 Жыл бұрын

It’s a winter here 😢

@peggythomson8146 Жыл бұрын

Latex paint in particular does not like an orbital or really any sander and heats up and tears apart forming those little pellets. Orbital sanders are also more likely to create an uneven surface than a pad sander. I’m so happy the heat Gun helped you overcome those problems. You have turned the well loved dresser into a handsome, useful piece of furniture. I love recycling and reclaiming objects and making them beautiful!!

@stephaniestreeter4996 Жыл бұрын

I love this idea!! Suggestion for future paint projects: You can have a whole gallon of primer tinted at the paint desk at Lowes or Home Depot to a lighter shade of the main color. Now if don't want to do that to the whole gallon, just pour a certain amount into another container with some of the main paint color and mix it together. This helps reduce the amount of coats you have to put on with the paint. Something I picked up while working at Home Depot. Hope this helps

@Rhaifha Жыл бұрын

I'd maybe add a little metal foldable platform on the side so you can put down your iron without burning anything or risking it tipping over on the padded surface. Otherwise it is a lovely project! And Clara is a super pretty sphynx(?)!

@richardnasluchacz3227 Жыл бұрын

And a foldable padded tapered piece on the other side for doing corners and sleeves

@mellie4174 Жыл бұрын

@@richardnasluchacz3227 exactly what i was thinking

@XFactorGlory Жыл бұрын

I love this! I recent redid the top of my ironing board and discovered ironing board fabric! It's almost metallic and very thin and retains heat AMAZINGLY well, I put a layer under my cotton canvas cover and it's a game changer! I got mine from the fabric store I work at and it's not too expensive with some clever couponing! Highly recommend to anyone redoing their ironing board :)

@patriciahamel5674 Жыл бұрын

I made myself a portable ironing board to go with my sewing supplies several years back, as I don’t have a sewing room and tend to sew in my dining room. The board stays on top of my sewing supply chest (an old steamer trunk), and can double as an extra seating option when not in use, and I sit it on a folding table next to my dining room table when I am sewing so that I can just turn and press whatever I am working on without having to stand up. (I have trouble standing.) One key suggestion for anyone trying to do this: Be careful choosing the fiber content of the fabric and batting that you use, as you don’t want something that will melt or burn at lower temperatures. I used cotton batting and quilting cotton for the fabric, and I have only had to add more batting once in the 10 years since I first made it.

@moniqueleigh Жыл бұрын

Ooo! That's an idea! I've got joint/connective tissue issues, myself. Something smaller/portable would be ideal for when I need to press that tiny bit while I'm sewing, but my joints are protesting the mere idea of standing. Especially when I'd also have to pull out the ironing board, etc. since it's attached to a door.

@ToriLynnH 10 ай бұрын

Any problems with warping?

@patriciahamel5674 10 ай бұрын

@@ToriLynnH none at all. It kind of lost some of its volume a few years ago, so I removed the staples from the bottom and added new batting, but other than that I haven't had any issues.

@YouTube Жыл бұрын

your eye for DIY transformations is unmatched! love the new piece ✨

@magnusbane420 Жыл бұрын

Holy Baphomet, the real KZfaq account!

@PoptartParasol Жыл бұрын

Why

@DrThalnos Жыл бұрын

@@magnusbane420 Surely if KZfaq were to be any mythological deity it would be Ba-stet

@crewded8630 Жыл бұрын

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@sashagolemgeske8662 Жыл бұрын

Always adore your videos and projects! As a professional painter, just a tip, use a darker tinted primer under more saturated paint colors. A dark grey primer will make your red color apply better. I also always assume for 3 coats of paint when working with reds. To avoid paint build up in areas, consider a sprayer (doesn't have to be big or expensive) or even a foam roller (not a napped one) over using a paint brush. I have learned so much from you over the years!

@arianagugora6811 Жыл бұрын

I'm always so impressed by your DIY, as well as your sewing projects. You have so many skills!

@margaretpratt5963 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you explained why you had to do multiple coats of paint. I sold paint for 9 years and always informed my customers of the multiple coats that vibrant colors needed. I also took advantage of your discount and found a lovely wool cardigan and pale blue silk blouse. So appreciated!

@kvr8286 Жыл бұрын

Years ago I made my mom a 3'x4' ironing board with the layers made of discounted 100% wool we got for a steal - it was all in ugly colors/patterns and it didn't matter to us since the final layer was going to be a 1" gingham cotton - turned out great! And I got a little 18"x 3' ironing board out of it, too! Once you graduate from the standard shape/size ironing board to one with acreage, though, you get spoiled and don't ever want to use the little ones again ;-)

@raraavis7782 Жыл бұрын

That's such a neat idea. I have two separate narrow dressers next to each other, housing my sewing supplies. I was thinking of getting a top plate, for a tidier look. Why not make it into a ironing table? I hate ironing larger pieces of fabric on my small ironing board, so this would be really handy!

@badgerinabluedress4866 Жыл бұрын

Watch for mould in the badding from steam ironing. The wood and thickness will make it hard to air. Love the transformation, that chest is total goals!!

@kottaraislapsi Жыл бұрын

I was thinking this. One that could help is making holes on the board before adding badding, or using like a metal "grate" type of thing like Morgan's old ironing board seemed to have. Very important if upgrading to a more industrial type iron! It pushes out so much more steam!

@isabelasantos470 Жыл бұрын

I love those kind of projects. My dad was a carpenter, he thought me a lot of stuff, he also just retirede, so he gave me all of his tools and machinery, and this video just gave me an inspiration for my first solo project!

@drummerlovesbookworm9738 Жыл бұрын

My Daddy (RIP) was a hobbyist carpenter. Actually, he could do it all: plumbing, electrical wiring, car repair, gardening, painting, tiling and brick work. I think the Great Depression created a lot of very handy people who grew up in its shadow. I miss that I could ‘order up’ just about anything. I treasure a number of furniture pieces he made. Unfortunately, I married a Drummer who can put up and tear down a drum kit and deal with audio/visual equipment, but naught else. A handy Father can really spoil a girl. 😂

@Chibihugs Жыл бұрын

This is ironing goals. I might have to figure out how to make one of these myself. Love the red color, great job giving this a second life.

@margarethall1625 Жыл бұрын

I loved it. The perfect ironing table, except if I ever make one it would be blue. Clara is cute! Everyone needs to be owned by a cat.

@gl15col Жыл бұрын

I did many hours of ironing when I was in the military, and after a while it becomes a kind of contemplative time, to think about things...And good for you keeping your stuff. After all the moves we made, my stuff is my memories and they can throw it out when I croak. I love the chest of drawers like it is, very Shaker vibe.

@Yurix3093 Жыл бұрын

I have two suggestions. In my personal opinion i really hate to place iron on the board surface. always scarred that it will fall or something. If you maybe do too then out of one of top drawers (probably right one cause you leave your iron on the right side) you can add a board or something that will have hole to lift it up to access the inside and also it would make sturdy surface to place iron on top while ironing. Also underneath i think it would be neat to store tins with sewing supplies. I feel such a nostalgia when I remember my mom placing threads, needles, patches, measuring tapes into huge tins that were empty after eating all the chocolates

@sophiephilips-roberts3311 Жыл бұрын

My apartment happened to come with a cupboard that folds out into an ironing board, and sewing a cover for it was one of my first DIYs after I'd moved in! My cats also love to lounge on it, haha

@kimropp3696 Жыл бұрын

I love this project, Morgan! It turned out great, and I really admire your avoidance of chemical stripper. HOWEVER...I also need to know about the hats! The smaller, boater-ish style one is exactly what I'm looking for, and I can't find a good one.

@MorganDonner Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment! Unfortunately I have no idea where to direct you for the hat, I thrifted it years ago, and there's no label/tag inside. Hopefully someone recognizes it and can help solve the mystery! (or know where a similar dupe can be found)

@kimropp3696 Жыл бұрын

Ah, alas. Thrifting is the best!

@sewcialanxietea1021 Жыл бұрын

I actually found a fantastic similar one at World Market, of all places

@kimropp3696 Жыл бұрын

@@sewcialanxietea1021 I wouldn't have thought to look there. Thank you!

@sewcialanxietea1021 Жыл бұрын

@@kimropp3696 nor would I! I was there for something entirely unrelated.

@adventuredenali Жыл бұрын

That turned out so well! Love the drawer handles and color. So professional, and a really great way to optimize your space.

@MiffoKarin Жыл бұрын

It looks great and adds storage space for ironing supplies, it's perfect! I expect Clara to lounge on it whenever the sun shines on it, like my cats try to do on my ironing board... 😅

@amywhelan4888 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous!! I’ve always wondered why ironing boards had to be so dang ugly, lol. This dresser solution is perfect! Kudos on the beautifully smooth paint job too!

@TheGabygael Жыл бұрын

spider :* crawls on ironin board* Morgan : "honey, put the kettle on we have company"

@angelmaden1559 Жыл бұрын

I will gladly entertain any creature that eats mosquitoes! 🙃

@lilykatmoon4508 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome flip! I love the idea of combining the two different uses as well as repurposing the dresser. While red isn’t a color I gravitate towards personally, I really love that shade you chose for the dresser. Awwww- kitty ❤. Thanks for sharing your project with us!

@HappyGnoux Жыл бұрын

This looks so nice! I think I would personally add a side board which could go up and down so I could iron even bigger fabric if needed or have a place to put the iron down without taking up space on the main board. I love the colour you've picked and those handles are really great! Such an inspiring video! I want one too ^^

@coffeesituation7619 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking a flip-up narrower sleeve ironing section

@NellBelle Жыл бұрын

Goodness you look stunning in that gray linen dress. Gray is an underrated color in my opinion.

@doris1826 Жыл бұрын

Nice, Morgan! I still use my great-grandmother's well-loved, wooden ironing board. Every other year or so, I re-pad and recover it. I feel her presence every time I work on it and miss her again. She left us in 1995, and I still long for her practical wisdom and love of silliness and joy. Thanks for the memories your video evoked!

@meacadwell Жыл бұрын

I LOVE your new ironing station! The color is fantastic too. I've been working on one thats very similar (except the dresser I have is longer). In your case, you could get a wooden basket and hang it from the side for extra storage - it'd be a great place to hold interfacing or rolled fabric or even sewing magazines. Isn't having wool on the ironing board a game changer? I don't have to use a clapper since I put wool fabric under the cloth ironing board cover I made. And get a gravity feed iron. Once you have one you won't want to go back to regular domestic irons. I love my gravity feed as there's no auto-shutoff, it gets HOT, the water tank is HUGE and you can replace parts on it so it's more eco-friendly.

@dancingsmiler Жыл бұрын

This is such a cool project! I don't do enough ironing to want a permanent ironing board, but I love the idea of custom furniture that fits exactly what you need. Gorgeous red color, too!

@victoriaelizabeth9726 Жыл бұрын

I made my own ironing board table top (just the plywood with batting and fabric to be able to take it out and put it away whenever) like 3 years ago and I still love it. At least for me It hasn't gotten old!

@Tina_42 Жыл бұрын

Normally I don't like diffrent handles on the same furniture piece, but on this one it workes so well (maybe because the top drawers are a not as deep a the lower drawers). I really like it and love the colours! The red and green matches so well and it fits to the geometric things on the wall in the background :)

@mimiwilhelm5484 Жыл бұрын

I love the color combination you chose! It's so whimsical and contrasts just right 👌

@christineg8151 Жыл бұрын

A couple years ago, my ironing board collapsed and I couldn't find one I liked for a decent price. So, I decided to make one. I got a sheet of plywood, cut it in half, and used the sort of folding brackets meant to make tables that fold against the wall in RVs or boats to attach it to the wall. A few dollars of reflective batting, a couple yards of unbleached muslin, and about 30 minutes of stapling and screwing, and I now have an ironing board (table) large enough to iron an entire yard of fabric at one time, that will fold down against the wall in the event I decided I needed the space in the room. I love it! I rarely need to fold it down, since it is in my craft room, but if I need to, I can reclaim the space quickly.

@anthropomorphicpeanut6160 Жыл бұрын

My biggest respect to anyone who reuses stuff like this that would otherwise end up in a landfill

@deborahmartyn97 Жыл бұрын

if you put some wheels under your cabinet you can move it out from the walls for large ironing projects. I love your makeover'>> so pretty !

@suehogan901 Жыл бұрын

Locking casters are wonderful for increasing versatility

@yazpis1achio 8 ай бұрын

I did something like this! My husband hinged a 6x3' piece of plywood to a wall in my sewing room. There were legs that swung out when it was lowered and a hook to hold it up when not. I covered it with acoustic ceiling tiles, layers of batting and a top of canvas, pulled tight and staple gunned to the bottom. Eventually I drew a 1" grid on part of it, and the feet and yard lines along the edge. The trick was that it partially blocked the door so it needed to be folded up before I could leave the room. This is because the FSC (flat surfaces collect) principle holds sway in my house. I'm soon going to be moving into Baby Girl's old room (BA y Girl no longer lives at home. She's 30. It's taken a while for me to accept that.) and a similar table will be put in there along with all kinds of fabrics (walk in closet) and storage thingies, sewing table and desk, and a roll top desk for beadwork (that's so I can close the top on a project & disappoint the cat). And, as with any creative space,, a great deal of fun will be had by all (the cat will have to be content with various cat shelves around the walls).

@sheila92 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your ironing board idea. That would be such a wonderful addition to a sewing/ craft room.

@EbonRaven Жыл бұрын

I've spun flax and hemp fibers into yarn and they are very interesting fibers to spin. They can start off feeling so much like raffia, but over time, after spinning and then washing and everything else, they start to just soften and crumple in on themselves (not like wrinkles, but they lose that crispness and don't hold their shape the same way.) I've got some yarns that were just not nice at all when I spun them initially, but over the years, as they have been used, worn, washed, whacked on things... they have softened and developed almost a nap to themselves and they are just getting nicer and nicer. (This is just an aside to your Linen discourse.) :)

@TheRotrude Жыл бұрын

You deserve a gravity fed industrial iron!! You should get one and keep your current as a backup. They are SO NICE, I swear, you won't regret it.

@RoosjeEnTruffel Жыл бұрын

Our ironing board is as old as it gets, my mother in law got it as a hand me down from her mother when she went to live with my father in law. When my partner and I went to live in our own, she gave ik to me. Sturdy as hell that thing! ❤

@uplateagain687 Жыл бұрын

I have to tell you, I put wheel casters with a brake on each corner of the top and turned the whole thing upside down. Took out the drawer glides and put them in new correct positions. Added new rubber end caps to the legs, (which now are risers) and topped with a tempered glass from a sliding shower door. the space created under the glass is perfect for trays of odd tools, rulers and cutters. Removable cutting mat goes on top, removable ironing surface stores on the side. I was missing 2 drawers, so baskets for great in those empty spots.

@yuantheblue Жыл бұрын

That is miles away so much better than the unwieldy ones sold in stores--stable, customizable, and even comes with options to store knick knacks and essentials! I say this as someone who has not ironed a single thing in years because its an operation in itself to keep the board stable.

@CheshirePhrog Жыл бұрын

"but I don't feel like it" the best and most logical reason ever!

@SigneofHorses Жыл бұрын

Gosh I feel you on the linen. I wear almost only linen and wool and am constantly amazed by how it feels and falls

@Anett39 Жыл бұрын

Hello Morgan, Can I have a question? 😊 This seems like a brilliant idea but dont you miss having that one narrow (kind of pointy) end of a classic ironing board? Also, this way you dont have any space under the board, so you cant “slide” your clothes on the board to make sure you are always ironing just 1 layer of fabric. Doesnt it bother you? I hope you know what I mean, it is really hard to describe… Thank you for all the amazing content you provide us, we love you! ❤

@celesteray1095 Жыл бұрын

When I worked in a costume shop we had a big. Ironing board and for fussy edges an ironing ham and sleeve roll did the job for those parts that just really need the pointy end for detail work.

@snowmonster42 Жыл бұрын

Whoa! Good point! I have a dresser that's full of DVDs and holds a TV that I don't watch anymore and you just stopped me from taking it apart and turning into an ironing board. But then I read the response to your comment, so I might still do it. Today.

@UOweMe Жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. Morgan gives her answer in a reply to @TheGabygael

@TheStitchess Жыл бұрын

Ironing Tables > Ironing Boards

@purpleexplorer2263 Жыл бұрын

I love it when you post, I read the title, it's something absolutely random and I'm like, perfect! I'm in for the ride, whatever it is 😂

@b.schurman Жыл бұрын

I love linen, because it is so light and airy for summer. I also think because it wrinkles SO easily, you never really have to iron it. But it is a great candidate for satisfying ironing if you feel like it.

@robintheparttimesewer6798 Жыл бұрын

I love this ironing board build!! The fact that you were also able to make the too removable is brilliant!! With the deep drawers it's a great place to store all your pressing tools.

@Postcardstoyou Жыл бұрын

This is the content I need!! I've been trying to fugue out my own ironing board situation forever now! Thanks for the inspiration! No longer will I have my tiny from college years!

@philurbaniak1811 Жыл бұрын

*"who's that Pokémon?"* No, it's Morgan's shoes 👍😆 Table is awesome and I want one now!

@BlackCatsAndCorgis Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of an ironing table! So much sturdier than a typical ironing board. Also... KITTY!!!! Clara is so cute, and the purring. The purring is just so cute!

@lisaredwine4857 3 ай бұрын

"Why don't we get rid of some things? No.". Love it!

@annettebroomhall8617 Жыл бұрын

Loved mine for years, works well. I have calico as the top and have reduced the squidge factor over the years until it is quite firm which I find works better. One thing to keep in mind is your iron. If it has clear plastic around the water reservoir, keep it away from the sun. All the plastic on my ( very expensive) iron has crumbled into dust after a year sitting in front of the window. Also try to keep the surface covered with a towel or similar when not in use. Kitty cats love these boards. Nice and stable for a good long nap. I also lost another iron from this. My darling thought the iron took up too much room and kept pushing it off.

@AngiDas Жыл бұрын

What an actual brilliant idea! Well done! Five stars! Just so you know your channel is like a therapy session for me because I feel like I learn some thing and it’s very soothing for my soul.

@tammymeier9157 Жыл бұрын

I love how you just try stuff. It's the best to see someone fearlessly walking into the unknown like you do.

@yobespierre Жыл бұрын

tip for painting red on things - use a grey primer next time. it helps.

@ReeniEspino Жыл бұрын

I did this with the top of a rolling metal cart. I would have loved to find an old medical cart, but my searching fell through. I bought one that has drawers and put an ironing blanket on top of a layer of padding. I can roll it right up next to my sewing machine, with a small (palm-sized) iron. The surface is sitting-height so I can press each seam without getting up. It has improved my sewing because I don't have excuses not to press.

@sewcialanxietea1021 Жыл бұрын

Now I know who keeps buying the things in my thredup saved list 😂

@annavictoriasolis Жыл бұрын

That little cat-asmr at the end… *chefs kiss* 😚🤌

@ensues Жыл бұрын

OMG, I was not expecting to see the exact same dresser (cabinet of drawers) that is in my living room! The one I have I had inherited from my mother, who grew up in the late 40s and 50s. The dresser was part of a bedroom set that included a small nightstand with 1 drawer and a twin bed with a minimalist/modern headboard and footboard. All of the items were originally light natural wood toned. My husband and I refinished all three pieces of furniture to be coffee/mahagony colored to compliment our other furniture.

@TheNetymags Жыл бұрын

Love this idea! Turned out beautifully!

@taweja Жыл бұрын

The sage fabric is just lovely!

@marikotrue3488 Жыл бұрын

I love the idea of an ironing board not only permanently stable, but also good to store objects within. I have never been comfortable using a conventional ironing board, at least for me they shake and threaten to return to their preferred mode, folded. I had doubted the color choices, but the final reveal showed that they worked beautifully. Glad the knobs and pulls were changed.

@annarboriter Жыл бұрын

I support any project that diverts a piece of furniture from ending up in a landfill. I forsee one problem, however, with the choice of plywood as the base. I worry that the steam will penetrate it and cause warpage or delamination well before the surface cloth needs a replacement

@AlexVinder Жыл бұрын

The project turned our great 👍🏻 And can I just say, that Grey dress on you looks STUNNING!! 😍😍😍

@allychristiansen Жыл бұрын

"Why don't you just get rid of some things?.... NO." haha so relatable!

@wendy833 Жыл бұрын

The ironing station came out great! For holding your iron and spray, maybe screw an L bracket to the right side of the dresser with a board to the top.

@daeganreimer8610 Жыл бұрын

If you ever have to replace the top, you may want to consider donnaconna insulating board. I inherently a 4x8 ironing table made by a seamstress. It was plywood, then donnaconna board, covered with old wool blankets (like fire blankets), and topped with canvas. It was decades old when I got it, and still going strong.

@theresaanndiaz3179 Жыл бұрын

The sage green is perfect, I think the black might have been problematic when pressing white or light colored items unless you are better at remembering to use a pressing cloth than I am. I made a huge ironing board out of a door covered in batting and wool felt, in my last house. I propped it up on some shelf unit. A tall one on the wall and a short one on the other end. I put another door underneath for Bolts, boxes, and crates. I also used it as a cutting table by covering it with a folding cardboard cutting board. I also used it to block things that crocheted since I could pin into it. I don't have the space in my new home or I would do it again.

@ArisuTheFirst Жыл бұрын

Clara the nakey cat absolutely stole the show right at the outro!

@SweetPea1970 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE how deep the drawers are!!!

@NoemiLeNetteArts Жыл бұрын

So good!!

@almanacofdreams967 Жыл бұрын

I made an ironing table some years ago using a kitchen island. The top overhangs the base so I was able to put elastic loops at the corners of the pad to hold it down. For the pad I used a bunch of old towels and some muslin. The pad goes in the washer and dryer with no problem which is good because it seems to be my cat's favorite spot to go after he has rolled around in the dirt!

@nataliestanchevski4628 Жыл бұрын

Hmm, turn my dresser into an ironing station? We are downsizing so I've lost my sewing room, this looks like a pretty good option for a bedroom sewing space. I'm just concerned that it might not be tall enough for my poor old back. I love the grey dress, great find!

@gracemccarroll6465 Жыл бұрын

this is absolutely gorgeous! so creative Morgan

@yasminceleste3844 Жыл бұрын

Love this so muhc!!! I really adore how you upthrift items all the time

@k_redacted5353 Жыл бұрын

I love! The mirror you can see at the end!!! That's so cool!

@030elena 8 ай бұрын

Morgan you always give me such crafting inspiration, i love your eye for these things and your creativity and positivity!

@youarebymyside Жыл бұрын

Damn it, it looks really nice! I don't have an ironing board and I iron on my dining table and kitchen counter. And yes, I agree, those unstable ironing board are nothing when it compares to come big and sturdy surface.

@sharonjones7929 Жыл бұрын

I actually love this !

@lindseybotelho Жыл бұрын

It came out amazing

@UniverseZer0 Жыл бұрын

Finished product looks great

@leonaquiring2803 Жыл бұрын

Great idea. Love it

@sira3239 Жыл бұрын

Perfekt timing for this video, I am just about organizing my new sewing room and I haven't enough space for an ironing board. I will definitely make someting like this. Thank you for this tutorial, it turned out amazing and I don't think it needs more painting, its beautyful the way it is.

@kjtherrick4031 Жыл бұрын

Your new ironing platform is wonderful. Good work!

@erinrabideau3691 Жыл бұрын

This is such a great project!!

@sarahzambrana4210 Жыл бұрын

You are my absolute favorite! Thank you for allowing us to look into your wonderful times!

@purplebekstar77 Жыл бұрын

What a great idea! Love it

@chelseymakes Жыл бұрын

I did this in my sewing studio too! I bought the Ikea kallax and the attaching table, and I made a removable ironing board to sit on top of the table. it's perfect. I'm able to switch the ironing top with my cutting mat, and I have my machines in a rolling cart underneath the table 😊

@AlexaFaie Жыл бұрын

I love this idea! Turned out really nicely and looks so good in your room. Its frustrating having to always fold & unfold an ironing board that is never really that nice looking anyway (especially when the only space we have to store/use it is in the living room). When we move I think I'm going to have to have a look for a unit that will be wide & tall enough to do this to. I like that it means I could always have the ironing board "out" and ready to use yet its also "away" kinda because its just the top of a unit. Even better is that the storage under if chosen carefully could store my iron (its one with an external water bit to fill so quite bulky/heavy) & anything else like a tailor's ham that might be useful to have nearby. Keeps everything neat & tidy.

@Steph_here Жыл бұрын

Ooo I love the paint color 😍

@canucknancy4257 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful.

@leemasters3592 Жыл бұрын

I have a mini ironing station made from an Ikea JONAXEL (the 25 cm frame) with a top shelf. I re-used the batting from an old Ironing board cover cut to fit the metal. The cover was some thick upholstery cotton scraps from a previous project that I hemmed and put a series of eyelets around the edges- used some scraps of yarn to tie it off underneath. The iron fits in one drawer underneath; so does my mini vac (great for thread scraps and small messes) and I put my ironing cloths in another. Its great when I'm doing craft stuff, bias binding etc. and don't need a full size ironing board.