This will ensure that you clear the velcro. Place the handle end about 2-1/2-inches down from the short edge. My tape measure has a bit extra for the tab, so I adjusted it after this pic was taken. Place the handles 7-inches from each long edge of the base on the focus fabric side of the base. Topstitch all the way around, closing the opening as you go. Optional, add some batting inside if desired to make the handles a bit bulkier. Leave an opening, then sew the other end.Ĭlip corners and turn right side out, pushing out corners to nice points. Sew one end, stopping about 1/3 of the way down the long side. Take the 3×14 rectangles, and fold in half lengthwise to form 1-1/2 x 14 inch handles. Place the velcro just inside your topstitching, centered on the edge. Sew on these lines to create a channel on the sleeve.Īdd velcro to the lining side, putting the strips on the shorter ends. Measure in 6-inches on the sleeve from the long side of the bag, and mark a line on the sleeve. Topstitch all around the edge, closing the opening as you go. Turn, making sure the sleeve is on the focus fabric side, pushing the corners out to a nice point. Sew all around the sides, leaving an opening for turning somewhere away from the sleeve. Lay the lining fabric right side down on top. Place the sleeve 5-inches down from one short side, with the seam facing the focus fabric. Lay the focus fabric on your table right side up. Turn and press, centering the seam on one side. Sew the long raw edge, leaving the ends open. Take the accent sleeve piece 20 x 22 inches, and fold in half lengthwise to create a 10 x 22 inch unit. Velcro for closure – 10 inch strip of hook and loop tape, optional for closureīegin by sewing the sleeve. Sleeve – one rectangle 20-inches x 22-inchesīatting – one piece 34 x 22 inches, plus a bit extra to stuff handles if desired Handles – two rectangles 3-inches x 14-inches Lining – one rectangle 34-inches x 22-inches You’ll recognize this method, I’ve used it so many times to make all kinds of carriers and bags. So I made a carrier for them, with the added feature of a sleeve that slides over the handles. But the cutting mat and wool mat would stick out the top. I can fit my Janome Gem sewing machine inside the crate along with extra supplies. Some of my friends have these, so he found a good quality one for me at Office Max (no affiliation). For some time now, I’ve made do with a small, folding, rolling frame that really is too small and difficult to use. My Sweet Babboo got me a rolling crate to carry my things back and forth. My small cutting mat is about the same size, and it seemed logical to make a carrier for both of these to be able to keep them clean and easy to transport. I’ll put my rolled press mat under it to protect the table. This one is 13-1/2 inches by 17 inches, a nice size for table top use. When Madam Sew put them on sale (and they are still on sale! Click on Wool Press Mat ), I had to get it. I have a large one on my ironing board, and decided to get a smaller one for using in classes and at retreat. I am completely sold on these wool pressing mats.
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