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| The iron all parceled up |
Last year I found a Russel Hobbs travelling iron at a second hand store. We tested it in store and it worked well, even the steam function operated as it should. So for a princely sum of $6 I bought it. Ever since I have been worried about travelling with it if it had not cooled down completely.
On one of our trips south I found some heat resistant fabric at
Annie's Country Quilt Store in Ashburton. Then I found some gorgeous material at
Sew Pretty online store.
So last night I finally got around to starting and finishing a case to keep the iron in which also substitutes as an ironing board when I am travelling. It has thick cotton batting in the middle, heat resistant fabric on the inside and gorgeous sewing themed material on the outside. Finished with a covered button.
At the back of the photos you will see some sewing of selvedges I have been doing today. This is going to be a companion that will hold my rulers and cutters etc when I go out and about. Just finished putting the selvedges on using "quilt as you go" method.
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| The iron ready to wrap |
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| The heat resistant side. Ready to iron on when out and about |
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| The outer |
Nice! That's a great idea and came out really well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeletethat is so cool! literally. =) I have wondered about how to handle my hot iron after toting it to class, too. great solution! thanks for stopping by my blog and being kind enough to leave a comment.
ReplyDeleteLove that it doubles as an ironing board. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteA very smart and practical finish. I've been lucky in that *someone else* always brings the iron to any sew-ins I've ever attended, but my day is coming, I'm sure. I will have to remember this great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, thanks for stopping by:) Hugs, Biljana
ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea!Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Love this idea....never seen a travelling iron before! But do sympathise with the worry of packing away a hot iron.
ReplyDeleteIf you want one - nurse maudes trademe site in chch has a listing for one at the moment. It is on a $1 reserve and no bids yet.
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