Great instructions. It really helped me with making a perfect bias binding as I’m not a quilter. I’m making this as soon as I can get to the fabric store.
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!
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!
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.
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?
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 !
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 !!! 🎉🎉🎉
Jan, love the station mat. This is one way I am going to use it. My 98 year old mom lives with us. We have one of those hospital bed tables we use every day. As the table gets used to hold items stuff falls off. I am going to make your station mat to use on the table. I plan to attach Velcro to the underside of one side of the table and place Velcro to the underside of the station mat so I can attach the mat to the table. This way the pocket side of the mat is facing her. The pockets can hold a phone, remote control, personal items etc. the mat can also be used as a place mat at meal times. It’s so easy and fun to make i can make several so we can laundry and always have one for her table. I can also make seasonal mats to make her table more fun. Just another way to use your station mat. Thank you for the tutorial and sharing your pattern.
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!
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
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 🐞🐞🐞
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.
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.
Looks very pretty, I rather have a sewing station on the table, it would bother me to have the equipment hanging off the table, need the free leg space. But that's a personal preference. I really liked the bias tape video!
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
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! 😊
😅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.
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.
You are correct. That is a misprint. I have another underthetable mat that uses the 12 inch. So sorry about the confusion and thank you for bringing that to my attention. Yes, batting for the fabric needs to be 21 x 6.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 inch and folded for 1/2 inch double fold tape. Here is a tutorial on how to make your own. ua-cam.com/video/fWVg6JcpyDI/v-deo.htmlsi=ET90ewM6ulnIHavz
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. ua-cam.com/video/4d6QnCMErMU/v-deo.htmlsi=Y4N-iFRJrsITRBXc&t=199
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.
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.
Super cute! I’m going to make one! Thanks for sharing 😊
Great instructions. It really helped me with making a perfect bias binding as I’m not a quilter. I’m making this as soon as I can get to the fabric store.
Wonderful!
Havnt watched this all the way through yet but the first 2 minutes are so inspiring being a new sewer ❤
Let me know if you give it a whirl.
You have saved me from so much table clutter!! ❤
wonderful!
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!
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I made one for my sewing machine, serger, and even my leatherworking desk.
awesome!
Love this idea for my traveling sewing machine!
good idea
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!
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?"
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.
These are great ideas.
Interesting to see.
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?
Can’t wait to mark this for my daughter’s machine.
wonderful.
Such a great tutorial. Thank you so much
You are so welcome!
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 !
You are so welcome!
Thanks soooo much♡♡♡
You are so welcome!
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 !!! 🎉🎉🎉
Great idea for the corners
Great idea and you teach very well. Thanks so much.
Thanks and you are so welcome
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.
I have two as well. Have you seen the under the table caddy tutorial? ua-cam.com/video/d7teGk8chB0/v-deo.htmlsi=ZVCzvuoUMu9xQybJ
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. 🪡
Yes, that is what I'll do on the next ones I make.
An old sheet would be a cost saver too.
What an amazing artist you are…. What an extraordinary teacher you are also. Merci, merci, merci !!!
Thanks. You are so kind!
Thank you for the tutorial. Love the sewing station.
You are so welcome!
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
thanks for sharing
Jan, love the station mat. This is one way I am going to use it. My 98 year old mom lives with us. We have one of those hospital bed tables we use every day. As the table gets used to hold items stuff falls off. I am going to make your station mat to use on the table. I plan to attach Velcro to the underside of one side of the table and place Velcro to the underside of the station mat so I can attach the mat to the table. This way the pocket side of the mat is facing her. The pockets can hold a phone, remote control, personal items etc. the mat can also be used as a place mat at meal times. It’s so easy and fun to make i can make several so we can laundry and always have one for her table. I can also make seasonal mats to make her table more fun. Just another way to use your station mat. Thank you for the tutorial and sharing your pattern.
You are so welcome! Thanks so much for sharing. Great idea!!!!!
Thank you I made this today and I love it x
Wonderful!
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!
Thank you so much!
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
That would be a good idea
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.
You are so welcome and I'm glad you found me!
Very informative. Thank you
You are so welcome!
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 🐞🐞🐞
Well said!
thank you for sharing with us. nice mat.
My pleasure!
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.
What a great idea.
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.
Awesome
Wonderful tutorial thank you. Blessings.
You are so welcome!
What a super idea and a great tutorial on how to make it, thank you
You are so welcome!
WOW….wish I found you sooner..I love your projects…LOVE TIS CHANNEL👩🏻🎨🐑🧵🥰
Thanks. You are so kind!
Very interesting....cute too
Great idea..loved it ❤
Thank you!
Beautiful mat very well designed and organized. 👍
And very clear instructions too.
Love from June in Singapore 🇸🇬
Thanks. You are so kind!
It sure is cute..great idea 😊
Thank you! 😊
Very nice!
Thanks!
Goog Idea ... Very Nice ... Thank you so much
You are so welcome!
Eine klasse Idee, so etwas brauche ich auch. Dankeschön für das tolle Video. LG Susanne ❤😊
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GREAT IDEA !!
Thanks!
Looks very pretty, I rather have a sewing station on the table, it would bother me to have the equipment hanging off the table, need the free leg space. But that's a personal preference. I really liked the bias tape video!
Thanks. I have a big table so the caddy is off to the side.
Very nice
Thank you!
really useful - thank you
You're welcome!
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
Would it stop moving if you put a square of anti-slip underneath. Useful for the machine pedal also 😊
The mat sounds like a great idea. I may consider myself as the chari does glide around a little too easily.
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!
You are so welcome!
I want a sewing mat for my serger. Like your other sewing mat that works with your sewing cabinet. Thanks for sharing😊
I have two. One mat and the "under table" version which I'll be uploading soon. You are so welcome!
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!
You are so welcome and kind!
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! 😊
Let me know how it goes.
The fabric clips should go flat side (clear) down. They glide easier that way.
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. :)
Cute table runner.
Thank you!
Very good first time I have seen your video. I’ll beback
wonderful
Thank you for sharing this project. Great tips.
You are so welcome!
I love this. New subscriber
Thank you!
I love that i found your channel, great tips!!
I really like your format, the changing perspective, SO ENGAGING!!🎉😊
Thanks. So glad you like it 😊
Loved this! I actually made one! Thanks for sharing!❤
AWESOME!
Great, clear instructions!
Thank you!
Cute sewing station mat 🤩. Thank you for the video 😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you. Excellent tutorial.
Thanks. You are so kind!
What a good video. A useful project to learn many techniques.
Glad it was helpful!
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.
You are so welcome!
I really enjoyed this video! This is great idea and so cute! Thank you so much 👍🙋🏻😃🧵
You are so welcome!
Thankyou for Ur tutorial, easy way to quilt
You are so welcome!
Will most likely use old kitchen or bath towels for this project
Yes, definitely
Thank you for this useful idea.
You are so welcome!
Awesome, I could use this at work. Love it 😍👍
Thank you!
😅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.
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.
@@JanHowellPfaff Tiptronic - that’s what I sew on! Hand-me-down from my mom, and I’ve had her for YEARS. She’s a worker!
Love this project
Thank you!
This is adorable!! I can’t wait to make it♥️
Let me know how it goes. Have you seen the new under-the-table tutorial? ua-cam.com/video/d7teGk8chB0/v-deo.htmlsi=uIidreCVvzewoMNt
Thank you for your tutorial .its a great idea so i am going to make one for myself thank you again
You are so welcome!
@@JanHowell Hi i made it and it is great and very handy.thank you again
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.
You are correct. That is a misprint. I have another underthetable mat that uses the 12 inch. So sorry about the confusion and thank you for bringing that to my attention. Yes, batting for the fabric needs to be 21 x 6.
Thank you , Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Great video and tips🌱 I very much appreciated it🌷thank you💐
You are so welcome!
Love this!!!!!
Thank you!
Perfetto!
Thank you!
thank you very much.
You are so welcome!
Very Nice Jan ! 😊
Thank you!
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.
Great ideas.
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.
Here is the link. I just uploaded it yesterday.
ua-cam.com/video/d7teGk8chB0/v-deo.htmlsi=sEH8lA2RGCx7Iuj9
Painters tape. Good way to get straight lines.
Works well.
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?
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.
Yes, as stated below.
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 🌹❤️
I have designed a pattern for one but have not yet done the tutorial for it. Stay tuned.
Beautiful mat and fabulous instructions. When you say “bias tape” do you mean “binding” like for a quilt? I love your binding finish method!
Sort of, bias tape (ingredient) is what you need for binding ( cooking). But yes, bias tape is what quilters call binding.
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 😂
@@monavance2125 Yes this is Bias Binding or Bias Tape all cut on the bias.
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.
Grelt idea 👍🏼
Thank you!
I just subscribed too. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Yay! Thank you!
What size is the width of the bias tape please love this video I’m new
2 inch and folded for 1/2 inch double fold tape.
Here is a tutorial on how to make your own.
ua-cam.com/video/fWVg6JcpyDI/v-deo.htmlsi=ET90ewM6ulnIHavz
Oh wait !!! There is fusible batting available ? I had no idea.
Walmart and Joann’s or google fusible batting. I like the Pellon brand. Blessings.
@@bevcote2357 thank you so much Bev. I really appreciate your reply.
You can get it here as well
geni.us/FqMT
@@JanHowell Thank you, I just put it in my cart on amazon.
So many fusible battings on the market @jenihansen7201
What do you place your fabric on when you use the rotary cutter so you don’t harm the table top?
You need to use a rotary cutting mat. geni.us/HmCz
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Is the pocket template available free? I didn't see it anywhere.
Hello, great tutorial
Thank you
But the pattern link does not work.
Try this youmakeitsimple.com/2019/10/21/diy-bias-tape-single-and-double-fold-tutorial/
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❤ awesome. You've got this!
Hi. Does this slip around? Are there grips on it?
Mine does not slip around.
Hi, can you please link to your “how to square up fabric tutorial”? I can’t find it on your page. Thank you
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. ua-cam.com/video/4d6QnCMErMU/v-deo.htmlsi=Y4N-iFRJrsITRBXc&t=199
Thank you.
I’m making this mat, and your directions are so easy to follow.
Jan where do you get your "J" tags you put on your projects they are so cute
They are on Jan's website: ua-cam.com/video/bn2GxH3--QA/v-deo.html
Yes, you can also get all the info and watch the vid at this link.
youmakeitsimple.com/2020/08/01/diy-printable-fabric-labels-easy-iron-on-method/
May I ask what type of sewing machine are you using; and your opinion of it?
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.
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.
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Thank you for sharing. This is one of the best tutorial I have found, I am excited to make this, can't wait 🪡
You are so welcome! Le me know how it goes.
Very pretty fabric.💕 wonder clips are one of my favorite things.
Mine too!