I have a full-size ironing board in my laundry room in the basement but running up and down the stairs to press seams open just doesn't work. I needed something handy when sewing. Enter this compact board that fits in a small space and opens easily. It can be set up on my sewing table and slide away when not in use. The extra cover is a bonus. The small size is exactly what is needed to press seams as you go but it's also great to iron the wrinkles out of a shirt or trousers without having to run downstairs. It's convenient and makes sewing chores so much easier.