<p>You can buy "heat-resistant fabric" by the yard at large fabric stores in the utility fabrics section (literally called "ironing board fabric" at a popular chain) or online (several sources came up on a search), for about the same price as cotton duck or canvas, often for less. Measure the board and be sure to allow fabric to tuck under and attach to the bottom in the same way as the original cover. It is strong but not bulky or very stiff, silver-gray, and easy to work with, also often used for potholders. If needed, you should replace the cotton padding while you are at it, with cotton batting, from the same sources.</p>

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2016-10-23T13:40:22.990Z
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Teal
<p>Cotton! My mother made her own iron board covers out of cotton. Since it is natural you don't have to worry about it trapping steam, or melting from the heat of the iron. The heavier the fabric, the better. </p>

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So a cotton canvas, maybe? Cotton batting underneath for a bit of cushion?
Erica
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2016-07-15T19:01:24.790Z
Yes, that should work - I will double check what mine is when I get home in a few hours, since my mother made that one too.
jackwise
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2016-07-16T03:51:16.243Z
@Erica Double checked my iron board and it turns out I have a very thin layer of foam padding beneath the cotton cover, but cotton batting would probably work just as well.
jackwise
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My mother uses a cotton towel for padding on her ironing board (in fact, if you don't have an ironing board available, a sufficiently folded towel on a table will work in a pinch).
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<p>Our new house has an ironing board that folds out of the wall. While I love the convenience of this, the ironing board cover is rather old and gross, as well as having some tears.</p>

<p>Being crafty, I'd like to make my own ironing board cover. What fabrics can I consider that would not be a fire hazard? (Assuming I will never leave the iron just sitting face down on the ironing board, of course.)</p>

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What fabric is appropriate for an ironing board cover?
Erica
# What fabric is appropriate for an ironing board cover?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-07-15)

Our new house has an ironing board that folds out of the wall. While I love the convenience of this, the ironing board cover is rather old and gross, as well as having some tears.

Being crafty, I'd like to make my own ironing board cover. What fabrics can I consider that would not be a fire hazard? (Assuming I will never leave the iron just sitting face down on the ironing board, of course.)

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2016-07-15. Score: 7 | Accepted answer

Cotton! My mother made her own iron board covers out of cotton. Since it is natural you don't have to worry about it trapping steam, or melting from the heat of the iron. The heavier the fabric, the better.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: So a cotton canvas, maybe? Cotton batting underneath for a bit of cushion?  
> **username_2**: Yes, that should work - I will double check what mine is when I get home in a few hours, since my mother made that one too.  
> **username_2**: @username_0 Double checked my iron board and it turns out I have a very thin layer of foam padding beneath the cotton cover, but cotton batting would probably work just as well.  
> **username_3**: My mother uses a cotton towel for padding on her ironing board (in fact, if you don't have an ironing board available, a sufficiently folded towel on a table will work in a pinch).  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-10-23. Score: 8

You can buy "heat-resistant fabric" by the yard at large fabric stores in the utility fabrics section (literally called "ironing board fabric" at a popular chain) or online (several sources came up on a search), for about the same price as cotton duck or canvas, often for less. Measure the board and be sure to allow fabric to tuck under and attach to the bottom in the same way as the original cover. It is strong but not bulky or very stiff, silver-gray, and easy to work with, also often used for potholders. If needed, you should replace the cotton padding while you are at it, with cotton batting, from the same sources.


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