How to make an ironing mat | Sewing Tutorial

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6 жыл бұрын

I’m working on a bigger project that will involve a lot of ironing. My ironing board simply isn’t big enough and it would be a pain to keep moving everything around. So I decided to make an ironing mat, which turns my table into a big ironing board.
They key to this project is to use a layer of heat reflecting batting, which is made for potholders and such. Then you need some insulation layers and outer layers. These should all be cotton, because other fabrics may not be able to handle the heat.
What you’ll need:
- 0,75 m heat reflecting batting
- 1,5 m cotton batting (or use old towels like I did)
- 1,5 m cotton fabric for the top and bottom (0,75 m each)
- 5 m bias tape
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
- Fabric scissors
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@rendaowe 2 ай бұрын

I have been looking for this video for a while now, thank you so much, there are hardly any others on YOU TUBE! WOW, this was made 6 years ago? There must not be very many people who sew their own things out there, I find that hard to believe. I loved how you put your own labels on your projects, very cool and loved the bias tape tutorial as well. Awesome job. ❤❤❤❤❤👍🏼👍🏼

@idrissmith8476 Жыл бұрын

Finding this has made my day, Just have to pick up a couple of things once the shop opens, and I'll be set. Thank you! 🥰

@kateconnolly9467 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, what a brilliant tutorial. I've just finished mine. It's shocking how much the different fabrics stretch. I forgot to do the binding your way and tried to sew front and back at same time - what a disaster. I unpicked it all and did it again. I'm really pleased with my mat but have learnt many lessons if making another one.

@kdbetz 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Exactly what I was looking for! I have the same heat reflective batting, and I was wondering if I could use it to make a nice big ironing pad. This is perfect! Thank you!

@DE-tj4iu 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks so much, I want to make a giant one to press quilt tops and backing fabric on, perfect tutorial!

@PetAllies Жыл бұрын

So glad I found this… thank you for creating this easy to understand video.

@ginabisaillon2894 4 жыл бұрын

I don't have bias tape; I will make one of the external layers bigger and fold that over as a finish.

@ryanbarnett7493 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you just subscribed. Your videos are always so clear and helpful

@ji94552 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to make it this weekend. Thank you!

@marlenesalamandyk878 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Just what I was looking for 😊

@BeckyStern 6 жыл бұрын

Great project! Lots of great tips along the way too, I had no idea how to make such a nice corner with bias tape.

@CraftsWithEllen 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky!

@xino_z 4 жыл бұрын

Great bias tape tutorial!! 👌

@rendaowe 2 ай бұрын

IKR? I paid close attention to that and was glad she showed us that! It was a great no-nonsense tutorial all the way. 👍🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@seasons0123 3 жыл бұрын

I like this a lot!

@MakeItSoph 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Ellen, I learn so much from your videos!

@CraftsWithEllen 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sophie! That's great to hear :D

@shaukatali1586 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for show this project how to prepare I want to share with my school friends Thanks a lot of you mam

@tashapalmer4519 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thank you. I’m sooo sick of ironing all my fabric to make face masks. Will stop and get this made 😊

@MsBianka6 5 жыл бұрын

Very good. Thank you for sharing.

@CraftsWithEllen 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Bianka :)

@yeemotrash3952 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention great video thanks

@jessicacamp1990 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ♡♡♡

@RedSmith 6 жыл бұрын

Nice project Ellen!!

@CraftsWithEllen 6 жыл бұрын

+The Redsmith Thanks G!

@JENNISWISS 6 жыл бұрын

yes! cool procet and good idea🍀 thank you ellen✌️️

@CraftsWithEllen 6 жыл бұрын

+JENNI.SWISS Thanks Lukas! Glad you like it :) Maybe a useful addition to your sewing studio?

@simonewarrior 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks for taking the time to create, record, and share the posted video. Definitely very insightful. I actually need a small portable ironing pad but I love how you made yours and my biggest concern were the layers to use which you answered for me. I'm ready to use your idea on a smaller scale that I know will work for me. Thank you again!

@CraftsWithEllen 5 жыл бұрын

You're so very welcome! I'm glad the video helped you :D Have fun making your own (smaller) version!

@danacandella5416 2 жыл бұрын

Great beginner project. I was not able to get standard binding tape around the edges of 5 layers of fabric. I used 1 1/2" satin ribbon instead. It was still very hard to keep it even when sewing it closed.

@nohomo4774 Жыл бұрын

hello, is that satin ribbon made of silk? otherwise I think putting the iron over that might melt it

@vgrundea52 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very good tutorial. May I ask where you got the heat reflective batting? Txs

@MyKitchenCorner 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome and brilliant diy. New subbie here. Christina

@julsworkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Great project !

@CraftsWithEllen 6 жыл бұрын

+Jul's Workshop Thank you!

@julsworkshop 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner with a sewing machine and i'm wondering wich needle and thread do you use to sew up this thickness ??

@CraftsWithEllen 6 жыл бұрын

+Jul's Workshop I tend to use a jeans/denim needle whenever I've got something thick like this. They're stronger and very sharp. Sizewise I usually stick to an 80 or 90 for most projects. In terms of thread, I always use polyester. Never failed on me yet :)

@julsworkshop 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your advices ! And thanks for your videos ! :)

@amoimanga72 6 жыл бұрын

very good idea! thank you and greetings from Italy ^__^

@CraftsWithEllen 6 жыл бұрын

+amoimanga72 Thanks! Greetings from Denmark :)

@Arwa_shikora 5 жыл бұрын

Can i know what size is it???

@ruthmandato2163 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is a great video. I will get a lot of this ironing Matt.

@yeemotrash3952 3 жыл бұрын

Did you manage to get the heat resistant ironing material Pls can you share link as I desperately need 5-10 meters

@yeemotrash3952 3 жыл бұрын

Wou

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great idea!

@Meepiex Ай бұрын

Kun je ook je strijkijzer met de stoomstand gebruiken met deze mat?

@yeemotrash3952 3 жыл бұрын

Please can you send me link as to where I can purchase a role if the heat resistant material thank you

@vickih5298 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for. I am making a large ironing pad for my Sullivan hobby table. Thank you for sharing your video and for showing the correct order of laying out the fabrics. When I quilt the fabrics together should I use 100% cotton thread or is a cotton/polyester blend ok?

@bobbiesparks3379 2 жыл бұрын

Because you will be using heat, you should use 100% cotton thread. Cotton/polyester could melt or soften.

@rachelpollock8863 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial! Where did you get your labels? Have you made or seen a wool felted pressing pad instruction video? Thx

@CraftsWithEllen 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I ordered the labels online. They're sold as labels for kids clothes, so that's a good place to start googling. Haven't made or come across a woolfelted pressing pad video though.

@davidmarks509 6 жыл бұрын

that's a good idea and could be made smaller for tighter spaces

@CraftsWithEllen 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly, you can make it as big or small as you want. I'm thinking of making a very small one that I can have on the table all the time for quick pressing etc. Thanks David!