Except for sewing that is! I also wanted to be able to provide an extra table top ironing surface at my sewing classes which was my motivation for this project. I added carry handles make this easy to take to class. I also wanted to be able to pack this in a suitcase to use whilst on holiday. No more folding a towel and ironing on the floor for me! Okay, if there isn't a table top to put this on I will still have to put it on the floor but it's much bigger than a towel would be.
At some point I hope to offer patterns for a 'sew organised' series of sewing classes where we make bits and pieces to use ourselves when sewing. I can put every one of those ideas to good use too - believe me.
It's actually quite large so I designed it to fold into sections and then again in half. I did consider making it with a pocket system to hold my iron but it was way too big to fit into any pocket. However, it does kinda create it's own pockets once folded so I'm guessing it'll hold a fold flat travel iron real easy - even better for holidaying!
I originally made it without ties and it still worked but I decided to recycle a bit of ribbon so it wouldn't come unfolded until I wanted it to. Just keepin it neat.
It's actually quilted and I cheated. I used an old towel - quite a thick one I might add as the padding and ran several lines of stitching to keep it securely in place. Wouldn't do to have lumps and bumps where you don't want them huh? LOL
And this is a view of the mat from above - all folded neat and ready to go. I just love it and I know I'm gonna get a ton of use out of it too. Maybe I'll get around to the aprons tomorrow at some point in the day - who knows?
Enjoy!
Suezie
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