How many of you know what this is? I remember seeing my mom use this every week as she ironed shirts. If you look closely the base tells you . . . it's a Worldsbest Sleeve Board. You know, in the "old days" when people actually ironed shirts, you didn't want a crease in the sleeve so you'd slip it onto this board and get nice, neatly pressed sleeves.
These days I use mine for pressing little boy outfits that I sew for my grandson.
I had a cheapo metal one I'd bought years ago when my kids were little but this solid beauty came from my parents' house. Looking at the cover, I thought this was a genius way to gather the fabric! There is a piece of string threaded through the serged edge!
I used the original cover to cut a new one and then serged the edges. I would think you could also do a wide zig-zag stitch if you didn't have a serger. Using a tapestry needle I threaded the new string all the way around.
I also added a new layer of fleece padding on top before putting the new cover on.
Here she is . . . all spiffed up and ready for another 60 years!
I still enjoy reading other blogs (how DO you all keep them up so frequently!!??) and am wishing everyone a most blessed Christmas 2021!