How To Make a Sewing Station Mat

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In this sewing tutorial, I show you how to make a sewing station mat. This is the perfect thing to keep track of and organize all your favorite sewing tools. No more frustration trying to find what you need. #janhowell #youmakeitsimple
You will learn how to add bias tape, sew a mitered corner, straight line quilt using a sewing machine, and join bias tape ends when quilting.
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0:00 Introduction
01:20 Materials & Items Needed
2:49 Fabric Measurements
4:14 How to Make a Fabric Sandwich
6:49 Fabric Pens
7:55 Marking Quilting Lines
9:16 Straight Line Quilting
12:23 Trimming To Size
14:14 Quilting the Pocket Piece
17:23 Pocket Bias Tape Application
18:56 How to add a Tag/Label
20:32 Marking Pocket Lines
21:31 Sewing Pocket Lines
22:47 Mat Bias Tape Application
31:07 Making a Mini Pincushion
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@donnabush7938 2 ай бұрын

Great information! I am currently living with family and using the kitchen table for my sewing, so I have to make sure everything is right where I need it at all times, because of little ones running around. This would be great for that purpose. Unfortunately, the mat hangs down at the perfect grabbing height for little hands. I’m saving this video for when I get my own place! Thank you for sharing!

@wendywilson1736 2 ай бұрын

I hear you! It would be nice to make, and have, but dangling anything is enticing to kitties, even if they are 12yo!! "OOoooo! Whatz in heer?"

@TheEvie202 2 ай бұрын

Can you make it and rotate to the back of the machine so it has place for your sewing stuff but doesn’t dangle down? Or how about modifying so scissors and sewing necessities are to the left or right side of your machine? Right side is probably better since fabric goes through the left side of the machine. Simply ideas.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

These are great ideas.

@agnesdueck9819 2 ай бұрын

Interesting to see.

@jeanbishop-greentree2628 2 ай бұрын

Re the scissors, how about attaching a stick-on hook to the side of your sewing machine and hang scissors from there? Away from little hands but still handy for you?

@lorrainemcneil 2 ай бұрын

Havnt watched this all the way through yet but the first 2 minutes are so inspiring being a new sewer ❤

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Let me know if you give it a whirl.

@sherryfaires7931 2 ай бұрын

This is a great tutorial! I have never seen anyone make a pin cushion on the mat. That’s a great idea! Your mat is really pretty and cheerful! Thank you, Jan!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

@nildaotero2933 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial. Love the sewing station.

@JanHowell 7 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669 2 ай бұрын

Great choice in fabrics & COLORS!!! I appreciate the free patterns for our private use plus the addition of a label !! My only suggestion comes from my experience. I sewed, on the corners on the back piece, a cute to finished size, a piece of the no-skid/no slide rug backing. This helped my machine, especially my serger, from hopping along. Great job showing us the details with very understandable instructions. I also appreciated the choices given for another way to accomplish a task. Fantastic video, extra cudoes to the surviving camera person...thry never die...and you work with nearly lethal weapons, ya know !!! 🎉🎉🎉

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Great idea for the corners

@elizabethwatson71 2 ай бұрын

Tip on the spray adhesive… it is dependant on size…lay your fabric flat inside a paper bag. Spray inside the bag, it prevents overspray

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing

@theartsypixie2771 2 ай бұрын

I made one for my sewing machine, serger, and even my leatherworking desk.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

awesome!

@dsiemen1136 21 сағат бұрын

I love this mat…I think it will be great asset to my sewing area! Thank you fi4 sharing this! I need to get some fun material to make some bias tape! 😊

@Gogas54 2 ай бұрын

I love this video. You make look like so much fun to make and so easy too. I like how you describe each step including details that people assume beginners know like the red line on your presser foot for the 1/8 inch guide. Thank you !

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@carolentringer8836 2 ай бұрын

Great tutorial. Thank you. I’m frugal with my pretty fabrics. I think I would use a plain muslin on the backs of mat and pocket. 🪡

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Yes, that is what I'll do on the next ones I make.

@Sujowi 2 ай бұрын

An old sheet would be a cost saver too.

@sofieonecrow3380 2 ай бұрын

What a wonderful idea...and, a great tutorial! Thank you, Jan. I will make two, one for under my regular machine and one for my serger.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

I have two as well. Have you seen the under the table caddy tutorial? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mp2kmKqcncnMcmQ.htmlsi=ZVCzvuoUMu9xQybJ

@KLeonardM 2 ай бұрын

Great idea and you teach very well. Thanks so much.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are so welcome

@kstorts7348 2 ай бұрын

Love this idea for my traveling sewing machine!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

good idea

@cmaill1042 2 ай бұрын

Jan, I don't know how you ended up on my YTube feed, but this is the GREATEST idea ever. 😊Thanks ❤-- Seamstress 4 over 60+ years.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome and I'm glad you found me!

@judywiggins5092 2 ай бұрын

You have saved me from so much table clutter!! ❤

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

wonderful!

@rosiesgrandma 2 ай бұрын

Your fabric combination is absolutely adorable. From tapestry scraps I made a quick cover for my sewing machine and a sewing Mat with pockets in it like you did many years ago. I also made one for under my surgery that had a pocket that would catch the scraps of fabric from surging.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Awesome

@012quackers 2 ай бұрын

I plan to add flaps to cover my pocket areas with velcro since I have little ones who love to grab anything lol 😅thanks for this tutorial I definitely needed an organizer

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

That would be a good idea

@K55550 4 күн бұрын

Thankyou for Ur tutorial, easy way to quilt

@monicabunting2997 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for your tutorial .its a great idea so i am going to make one for myself thank you again

@elainelefebvre9454 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing artist you are…. What an extraordinary teacher you are also. Merci, merci, merci !!!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind!

@sharonhowell2568 2 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to mark this for my daughter’s machine.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

wonderful.

@Cindy-sb5dv 2 ай бұрын

I do so enjoy watching the tutorials you make. Precise information... Excellent instruction and awesome projects. Appreciate the tips along the way . Definitely on my to do list... Several to make and some to give as gifts!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cathleenzanghi6613 Ай бұрын

Love the pattern and will make one for my traveling sewing machine. Please clarify the cut size of the batting for the pocket. The video states 12x6” but the length of the pocket is 21”. I appreciate your sewing style, organization and neatness while sewing and the finished project.

@jenniferhernandez567 2 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@playme129 2 ай бұрын

The fabric clips should go flat side (clear) down. They glide easier that way.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

I find if clipping on a flat surface, putting the rounded corner down works best for me. I guess we all find what works best for our hands. :)

@madkwilter5693 2 ай бұрын

Loved this! I actually made one! Thanks for sharing!❤

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

AWESOME!

@sukemmer 2 ай бұрын

Eine klasse Idee, so etwas brauche ich auch. Dankeschön für das tolle Video. LG Susanne ❤😊

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

❤

@burnsideart47 2 ай бұрын

What a super idea and a great tutorial on how to make it, thank you

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@barbaragallagher1996 2 ай бұрын

WOW….wish I found you sooner..I love your projects…LOVE TIS CHANNEL👩🏻‍🎨🐑🧵🥰

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind!

@lindaskinner5887 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this project. Great tips.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@rosehixon2790 2 ай бұрын

Very nice

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@debbiefaunce7421 3 күн бұрын

Painters tape. Good way to get straight lines.

@lalagamma4452 2 ай бұрын

Great project! HAPPY EARTH DAY!! "Earth is our Mother. The Environment is where we all meet; where we all a mutual interest; it is the one thing we all share." -Lady Bird Johnson. Huge HUGS! Namesta 🐞🐞🐞

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Well said!

@juneleong6858 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful mat very well designed and organized. 👍 And very clear instructions too. Love from June in Singapore 🇸🇬

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind!

@jenniferribbon1355 2 ай бұрын

Hi, i have that very chair you're sitting on & scoots around the room & takes me to places i don't even want to go, is quite hazardous especially when it does'nt have side arms to hang on to, so I've had to deploy it into another room for the time being or at least until I'm fully recovered from my hip surgery! Love your channel. Jen in the UK. X

@jeanbishop-greentree2628 2 ай бұрын

Would it stop moving if you put a square of anti-slip underneath. Useful for the machine pedal also 😊

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

The mat sounds like a great idea. I may consider myself as the chari does glide around a little too easily.

@Crazydoglady. 2 ай бұрын

GREAT IDEA !!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bevcote2357 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful tutorial thank you. Blessings.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@melmidson9253 19 күн бұрын

Thank you I made this today and I love it x

@JanHowell 7 күн бұрын

Wonderful!

@TheEvie202 2 ай бұрын

I really need one for my serger. Love this to sew and give to my sister and sister- in-law as gifts. You are a great inspiration, ❤👍🏼🇵🇷🗽🙏thanks!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome and kind!

@annesingh2670 2 ай бұрын

It sure is cute..great idea 😊

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@IMOO1896 2 ай бұрын

Great, clear instructions!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lydiahiott6164 2 ай бұрын

This is adorable!! I can’t wait to make it♥️

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Let me know how it goes. Have you seen the new under-the-table tutorial? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mp2kmKqcncnMcmQ.htmlsi=uIidreCVvzewoMNt

@elayned6147 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, I could use this at work. Love it 😍👍

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Cora-zk4xs 2 ай бұрын

really useful - thank you

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@evelynfrench804 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Excellent tutorial.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are so kind!

@kmdamron1 2 ай бұрын

Love this project

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kimberleyoliver8160 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this useful idea.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@vickyls8132 2 ай бұрын

So Glad to see this! Your videos are the best and I’ve been wanting to make a few of these? I also want to make one for all my acrylic rulers! Thanks! Vicky from TEXAS.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

What a great idea.

@sahanapal6184 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting....cute too Great idea..loved it ❤

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MisrMasr 2 ай бұрын

Goog Idea ... Very Nice ... Thank you so much

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@angietarpley1983 2 ай бұрын

Love this!!!!!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jeffsmamakat 2 ай бұрын

This adorable! Thank you. I am a part of a small BEE in So TX in the winter. This would be a fun project to offer as a free class. Thank you!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jenihansen7201 2 ай бұрын

Thank you , Thank you.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lucilledaub5991 2 ай бұрын

Cute table runner.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@wilycat5290 2 ай бұрын

Cute sewing station mat 🤩. Thank you for the video 😊

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@SBL1932 2 ай бұрын

What a good video. A useful project to learn many techniques.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@miriam626 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! This is great idea and so cute! Thank you so much 👍🙋🏻😃🧵

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@srfzon 2 ай бұрын

Will most likely use old kitchen or bath towels for this project

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely

@131dyana 2 ай бұрын

thank you very much.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@debbiesnyder4778 2 ай бұрын

I love this. New subscriber

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dorothysabol1644 2 ай бұрын

Great video and tips🌱 I very much appreciated it🌷thank you💐

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sewquilty357 2 ай бұрын

I’m new here , thank you for showing me how to make this ,I will be making this very soon .love it and it’s so cute Thank you Bev from Mo.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@suepeterson5675 2 ай бұрын

Very Nice Jan ! 😊

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@blancasalas356 2 ай бұрын

Perfetto!

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@karinahner17 2 ай бұрын

Grelt idea 👍🏼

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@helenparker1870 2 ай бұрын

I like the idea of the mat, however I would be wary of storing anything sharp against my lap. May adapt the idea to make one large pocket to collect scrap thread. I have a shelf above my sewing machine so I have attached magnetic tool holders under the shelf, and use this to store my sharp tools like scissors and awls. Magnets hold better on a horizontal surface rather than on a vertical wall.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Great ideas.

@debbypickett6389 2 ай бұрын

Very good first time I have seen your video. I’ll beback

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

wonderful

@colleenisaac6647 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful mat and fabulous instructions. When you say “bias tape” do you mean “binding” like for a quilt? I love your binding finish method!

@SparkyOne549 2 ай бұрын

Sort of, bias tape (ingredient) is what you need for binding ( cooking). But yes, bias tape is what quilters call binding.

@monavance2125 2 ай бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. Was the binding fabric cut on the bias or cut straight with the grain? Seems trivial but bias tape is very math-y 😂

@AussieTracy 2 ай бұрын

@@monavance2125 Yes this is Bias Binding or Bias Tape all cut on the bias.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

If you are binding straight edges like quilts or this mat you can use regular binding strip that are NOT on the bias. I just happen to have these bias tape (cut and made on the bias) so I didn't use regular binding. Thanks for your kind words.

@ShermansGarden 2 ай бұрын

❤

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

❤ awesome. You've got this!

@misskathy903 2 ай бұрын

👌👌💕💕

@JanHowell Ай бұрын

😉

@brendakane3888 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this! I’m definitely going to make it…I have never used the spray glue as I’m concerned for my lungs, is it safe?

@jeanbishop-greentree2628 2 ай бұрын

It is safe if used in a ventilated area, outside is perfect or beside an open window. You can also spray inside a 'tent' ie paper bag which can be closed and disposed of.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Yes, as stated below.

@user-bb4zt7pd9f Ай бұрын

🤗👍

@JanHowell Ай бұрын

👍

@IMOO1896 2 ай бұрын

I search thru for the other Matt you’ve mentioned at the end of this video, but couldn’t locate it. Searched thru your videos, and searched sewing mat, but haven’t located it. Is there a number or exact name to search? Your instructions are very helpful and clear.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Here is the link. I just uploaded it yesterday. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mp2kmKqcncnMcmQ.htmlsi=sEH8lA2RGCx7Iuj9

@lindascott5559 2 ай бұрын

I’ll just say great instructions and do you have instructions for a pocket that could be used on a recliner? Not able to move around good 🌹❤️

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

I have designed a pattern for one but have not yet done the tutorial for it. Stay tuned.

@drivinfool9902 2 ай бұрын

I just subscribed too. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@christinenewell2679 2 ай бұрын

😅FAB. You have a new subscriber 😊. I see you have a PHAFF…… I’ve had mine for well over 20 years and she’s goin fine but I do dream about a new machine. I’ve looked after my girl really well….and it pays.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Wonderul. Yes, I'll have to admitt too, that I do still enjoy my old Pfaff tiptronic perhaps even better than the fancy electronic. It's a work dog.

@nancytownsend4817 Ай бұрын

What do you place your fabric on when you use the rotary cutter so you don’t harm the table top?

@jenihansen7201 2 ай бұрын

Oh wait !!! There is fusible batting available ? I had no idea.

@bevcote2357 2 ай бұрын

Walmart and Joann’s or google fusible batting. I like the Pellon brand. Blessings.

@jenihansen7201 2 ай бұрын

@@bevcote2357 thank you so much Bev. I really appreciate your reply.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

You can get it here as well geni.us/FqMT

@jenihansen7201 2 ай бұрын

@@JanHowell Thank you, I just put it in my cart on amazon.

@jeanbishop-greentree2628 2 ай бұрын

So many fusible battings on the market @jenihansen7201

@jadechen4713 2 ай бұрын

👍🙏😊

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

😊

@Joy-eq6qg 2 ай бұрын

I want a sewing mat for my serger. Like your other sewing mat that works with your sewing cabinet. Thanks for sharing😊

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

I have two. One mat and the "under table" version which I'll be uploading soon. You are so welcome!

@normazaharioudakis115 2 ай бұрын

What size is the width of the bias tape please love this video I’m new

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

2 inch and folded for 1/2 inch double fold tape. Here is a tutorial on how to make your own. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nL2Gmpl7yNbddH0.htmlsi=ET90ewM6ulnIHavz

@ZeldaSews 2 ай бұрын

Hi. Does this slip around? Are there grips on it?

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Mine does not slip around.

@blissbelle2167 2 ай бұрын

Hi, can you please link to your “how to square up fabric tutorial”? I can’t find it on your page. Thank you

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

I show in this video. Click on the link and it will put you where you need to view the info on squaring up the fabric. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aspmhNF0sqvWfYk.htmlsi=Y4N-iFRJrsITRBXc&t=199

@blissbelle2167 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m making this mat, and your directions are so easy to follow.

@cindycolvin2916 2 ай бұрын

May I ask what type of sewing machine are you using; and your opinion of it?

@AussieTracy 2 ай бұрын

I believe it is a Pfaff sewing machine. These machines are not the same quality anymore as Pfaff has been sold a number of times and the machines are not made by the same company anymore. If you can get an older model one you are onto a winner.

@JanHowell 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it is a Pfaff Icon. I agree, I think I like my OLD Pfaff tiptronic better than the fancy electronic one. It is a work horse. If it ever burns out, I will search for another used one.