How To Make A Cutting Mat Carrier

Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.

How to make a cutting mat carrier.

But i wanted to make something that i actually needed. Sew the seam with the rod inside. I need a bag big enough to carry my cutting mat when i go to quilting classes and retreats. Then when i was looking at my cutting table it hit me.

Remove the backing and secure over the carrier. Looking for a pattern to make a bag tote large enough to carry 18 x24 cutting mat to workshops. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself. Cut a 15 x15 square from a fat quarter fold it in half right sides together and sew around the raw edges leaving 4 inches open along the long side to.

Measure the bottom of the mat carrier and cut the dowel rod the length needed to go inside the carrier. Cutting mats are handy when cutting but what to do with it when it s not in use. I cut my rod 23 1 2 inches long. Then making a tote for your quilting tools is the solution.

Do you also need a great way to get organized for your next retreat. Cicut and silhoute are copyright names. Make the pockets for your large mat pocket on the fold cut a piece that is 29 on fold x 16 right sides together sew around raw edges leaving 4 or 5 inches open to turn it. And be sure to use your cutting mat when cutting the fabric for the bag.

This is a video of my personal take on cutting mats. Find a couple of heavy weights to press down the entire carrier for 24 hours to set the glues and the double sided tape. I am a beginner so trying to enlarge another pattern isn t a good option for me. Make this super simple quilted tote bag by using pretty layer cake patterns and a few yards of sturdier fabric for extra durability.

Find out how to make one from christine sews. Reply 03 04 2011 09 10 am 2. Put it inside the bag and push it all the way to the bottom and pin the line where you want to sew as seen below. To put the carrier all together take the double sided tape or velcro and place on the back of the telfon board and cutting mat.