How to Choose a Laurastar MyCover for Your Ironing Board
By SewYeahQuilting | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: How-to Guides
Match the right Laurastar MyCover to your ironing system. Learn sizing, fabric, and fit checks to replace your cover and set up a smoother pressing station.
Quick answer
Choose the MyCover made for your exact Laurastar model: Go Plus covers fit Go Plus boards, and the S cover fits S-series boards. Confirm the size and color, then check that the elastic edge and steam-permeable padding match your pressing routine.
Why model-specific sizing matters more than color
Laurastar builds MyCover covers for specific ironing systems, not as one-size-fits-all replacements. A cover that is slightly too large can wrinkle under the board and block steam; one that is too small will pull loose at the corners. The elastic edge helps hold the cover taut, but it only works when the cover matches your board’s dimensions. Color is a personal choice, but size and model compatibility come first.
When an elastic cover is the right call
Elastic covers are quicker to install and remove than drawstring or tie covers, and they stay put during repeated pressing. The trade-off is that the elastic can lose tension over time, especially if you wash the cover often or leave it on a hot board. If you press daily, check the elastic seam each time you change the cover. For occasional sewists, an elastic cover is a practical, low-fuss option.
What the Laurastar S cover offers
The Laurastar MyCover S in Taupe is a model-specific cover for S-series ironing systems. Its taupe color hides light scorch marks and stray threads better than pale covers, which matters if you press quilting cottons and fusibles. The high-comfort padding is designed to work with Laurastar’s steam flow, so you do not need to add a separate felt pad unless your manual specifies one.
Steps to choose and install your MyCover
- Identify your Laurastar model: Look for the model name on the ironing system base or in the manual. Write down whether it is a Go Plus, S, or another series. Common mistake: assuming all Laurastar boards are the same size. If the model label is missing, measure the board length and width before ordering.
- Match the cover to the model: Select a MyCover made for your series: Go Plus covers for Go Plus boards, S covers for S boards. Do not substitute a cover from a different series, even if the color matches. Check the product title for the model name before you add to cart.
- Choose color by visibility, not just style: Light beige shows scorch marks and dye transfer quickly; red and taupe hide them better. Pick a color you can live with if you press dark fabrics or use fusible web. If you press high-contrast fabrics often, a darker cover reduces visible staining.
- Check the elastic and padding: Run your hand along the elastic edge before installing. It should feel snug but not stretched thin. The padding should be smooth, with no lumps or thin spots. A cover with slack elastic will shift during pressing; return it before use if the fit is loose.
- Install the cover taut and centered: Place the cover over the board, centering the padding, then hook the elastic around the edges. Smooth from the center outward. Common mistake: leaving wrinkles near the corners, which transfer to fabric. Press a test scrap to confirm the cover stays put before starting a project.
Product facts to know
- Laurastar MyCover - Go Plus - L.Beige - ELASTIC: Laurastar MyCover Go Plus in L.Beige with elastic edge. This is the direct replacement for Go Plus owners who want a light neutral cover that fits securely.
Laurastar MyCover - Go Plus - L.Beige - ELASTIC - Laurastar MyCover - Go Plus - Red - ELASTIC: Laurastar MyCover Go Plus in Red with elastic edge. A higher-contrast color option for Go Plus users who want to spot stains or match their sewing room.
Laurastar MyCover - Go Plus - Red - ELASTIC - Laurastar MyCover - S - Taupe - ELASTIC: Laurastar MyCover S in Taupe with elastic edge. S-series owners get a model-specific fit and a darker tone that hides marks from frequent pressing.
