Reply 03 04 2011 09 10 am 2.
How to make a cutting mat carrier.
I cut my rod 23 1 2 inches long.
Remove the backing and secure over the carrier.
This is a video of my personal take on cutting mats.
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.
Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.
Cicut and silhoute are copyright names.
And be sure to use your cutting mat when cutting the fabric for the bag.
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.
Why not make a handy bag to carry and store your cutting mat.
Not only is this cutting mat caddy the perfect size to safely store your large cutting mat it can also neatly organize all of your rulers scissors and other quilting supplies in its fun colored pockets.
Find out how to make one from christine sews.
Make this super simple quilted tote bag by using pretty layer cake patterns and a few yards of sturdier fabric for extra durability.
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.
Do you also need a great way to get organized for your next retreat.
Sew the seam with the rod inside.
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.
Find a couple of heavy weights to press down the entire carrier for 24 hours to set the glues and the double sided tape.
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.
Cutting mats are handy when cutting but what to do with it when it s not in use.
A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.
Measure the bottom of the mat carrier and cut the dowel rod the length needed to go inside the carrier.
I need a bag big enough to carry my cutting mat when i go to quilting classes and retreats.
But i wanted to make something that i actually needed.
