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!
Hello!!! Nice to hear from you and that you are enjoying being a grandma. :) The sleeve board is so nice, glad it's of use to you! Take care!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to read this post Lauren! I have one of these too but mine my Dad made for me. I don't often use it but sometimes it's the only thing that will serve the purpose.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas wishes to you and yours!
So good to see a post from you! Back when my daughters were younger, I sewed a lot of clothes for their American Girl dolls. I found a sleeve board very helpful! 🙂
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty cover for that beautiful old sleeve board!
ReplyDeleteI have a sleeve board similar to this, only mine has a metal support with a hinge that lets me fold mine down so it becomes flat. I love using mine for small sewing projects, especially since it's so convenient to pull out instead of a large ironing board! It's been a great blessing for me. I sewed a new cover for mine too shortly after I found it at a garage sale. :)
ReplyDeleteI had one like that that folded down but it kept collapsing haha! They surely do come in handy for quick touch ups or sewing projects!
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