Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
When your rotary blade cuts into the surface of your cutting mat, it’ll often trap little bits of fabric lint in the mat. Over time, your cutting mat will get covered in fuzz that can make your cutting inaccurate. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how she cleans the fuzz off of her rotary cutting mat. She uses an everyday office supply that you probably already have in your house. Go to Patchwork Posse to see what she uses and how she cleans her mat.
[photo from Patchwork Posse]
The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.
What a timely article! Thanks!
I use a scrap piece of poly batting to scrub it with, and since I keep it nearby, my mat doesn’t get too bad between cleanings.