I cut my rod 23 1 2 inches long.
How to make a cutting mat carrier.
Why not make a handy bag to carry and store your cutting mat.
Cicut and silhoute are copyright names.
But i wanted to make something that i actually needed.
I need a bag big enough to carry my cutting mat when i go to quilting classes and retreats.
A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.
Make this super simple quilted tote bag by using pretty layer cake patterns and a few yards of sturdier fabric for extra durability.
This is a video of my personal take on cutting mats.
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.
Find out how to make one from christine sews.
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.
Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.
A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.
Then making a tote for your quilting tools is the solution.
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.
Sew the seam with the rod inside.
Find a couple of heavy weights to press down the entire carrier for 24 hours to set the glues and the double sided tape.
And be sure to use your cutting mat when cutting the fabric for the bag.
Looking for a pattern to make a bag tote large enough to carry 18 x24 cutting mat to workshops.
Do you also need a great way to get organized for your next retreat.
Remove the backing and secure over the carrier.
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.
Then when i was looking at my cutting table it hit me.
Reply 03 04 2011 09 10 am 2.
I am a beginner so trying to enlarge another pattern isn t a good option for me.