Sewing pattern: Sewing machine mat and organizer

September 26, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This sewing machine mat does more than protect your table from a heavy sewing machine. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making it over on her blog. It’s got pockets on the front to keep your notions within easy reach. There’s even a removable thread catcher to hold your scraps of thread and fabric. And for those of you who take your machine with you to classes or retreats, the mat rolls up so you can take it with you!

Click below for her tutorial:

Stay Organized with this DIY Roll Up Sewing Machine Mat, by Polka Dot Chair

[photo from Polka Dot Chair]

Here are my top 5 things to have near your sewing machine to enhance productivity.

Quality Scissors or Rotary Cutter: Keep sharp scissors or a rotary cutter handy for precise fabric cutting, ensuring clean and accurate edges.

Seam Ripper: Have a seam ripper nearby to quickly fix mistakes without damaging your fabric. It’s a valuable tool for any sewing project.

Pin Cushion and Pins: A pin cushion with an ample supply of pins helps secure fabric pieces and patterns, facilitating efficient and organized sewing.

Measuring Tools: Include a measuring tape and rulers for accurate measurements and straight lines. This ensures your projects meet the desired specifications.

Bobbin Organizer: Keep an organized bobbin case or holder to easily access various thread colors. This saves time and prevents interruptions during sewing sessions.

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Learn All About Sewing Velvet Fabric

I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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