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Tutorial: Magnetic ironing mat

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Tutorial: Magnetic ironing mat

Tutorial: Magnetic ironing mat

I never iron my clothes because it’s just too much hassle.  I’m not going to haul my ironing board out and set it up just to make my shirt not wrinkly.  Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you make an ironing mat that looks to be much more convenient than an ironing board.  You can just put it on top of your washer or dryer, with magnets on the bottom to keep it from slipping while you iron.  When you’re done, just fold it or roll it up to store until next time.

Click the link below to go to her tutorial:

Magnetic Ironing Mat DIY, by A Beautiful Mess

[photo from A Beautiful Mess]

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

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.