Hi there, I recently picked up a second hand ironing board at a local yard sale. It wasn't much to look at but the frame was nice and sturdy so I gave it a new home. Judging by the condition of the cover, this board has seen some serious ironing use. The cover is wafer-thin, the padding is non existent. So much so that when you iron on it, the metal frame is imprinted on your clothes. It's also a bit grubby with a hole or two here and there. It could do with a bit of a make-over. Which is why I spent a couple of hours over the weekend making a new cover for it. To be honest, ironing board covers aren't difficult. I spent most of the time deciding what fabric to cover it with. Pretty much any fabric will do as long as it's hard-wearing and heat-tolerant. Cotton is ideal. Denims are brilliant. This could be a great way to up-cycle the legs from old jeans - as long as you don't use the frayed or ripped parts. Or the seams. You don't want anyt...