Thursday, May 22, 2008

Sewing Machine Mat

Using terry-cloth hand towels under my sewing machine has become tiresome, especially since the fabric catches little snippets of thread and makes a mess. I whipped up a simple sewing machine mat to resolve this.



One corner is flipped over so you can see the flannel lining/backing. Some non-slip rubber shelf-liner material underneath the mat keeps the whole thing from sliding around.

I just measured out a rectangular piece and got busy sewing. A quick Google search last night yielded a couple of free projects.

Resources

  • Sewing Machine Mat Tutorial at Carina’s Craftblog
  • Sewing Machine Pad with Pockets Tutorial at With Heart and Hands
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10 comments:

  1. Kim CampbellMay 22, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    You have some of the best ideas!

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  2. Yummers!May 22, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    I'm reading your posts just not commenting frequently until the wedding is over... just a month to go.

    I really like it when you have links related to your main topic. I always enjoy reading those.

    I don't have anything under my machine... never thought about it.
    Should I have something??

    Hope your mags get there for weekend reading.

    I'll post tomorrow.
    Joni

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  3. AnonymousMay 22, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    Have you got ESP with me?
    I have just got the measurements from a friend on the weekend and I'm going to whip one up with pockets. Hope to have that completed on the weekend??? Quilted too???

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  4. AnonymousMay 22, 2008 at 8:06 PM

    Thank you for sharing those patterns. I would love to make a sewing machine mat.

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  5. Rosie's WhimsyMay 22, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    It's so fun to see what projects you come with to make. Sewing usually takes a back seat for me until it gets too hot o work outside. I am keeping a running list of everything you do ..... one of these days I might catch up! HA!

    ((hugs)) Rosie

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  6. Me and HimMay 22, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    I need to make one of these. My sewing machine moves around a lot.

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  7. Gumbo LilyMay 22, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    smart idea!

    ~Jody

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  8. UnknownMay 23, 2008 at 3:27 AM

    I have missed June! Thanks for stopping by the other day! I will stop by soon, to catch up on your posts. My job is super busy and crazy, working a lot of overtime!
    Hugs,

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  9. Niesz Vintage HomeMay 24, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    Oh, that's a great idea!
    And it turned out so cute.

    Kimberly :)

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  10. AnonymousMay 28, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    Hummm I need one of these, I've got a folded sheet under mine right now. Thanks for the idea!

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