How To Make a Sewing Station Mat

[@louramsey2365]

Making myself one now and plan to surprise my little great niece with teaching her to make one. She has been coming to my house to learn to sew and this will be a great project to teach her to make a quilt sandwich and binding.

[@JanHowell]

That’s awesome! She’s going to love it! I think it is wonderful you're teaching, sewing is getting to be a lost art.

[@oldun-92]

as a elderly man, trying to learn the usage of a machine, I find Jan's tutorials excellent, more 'showing' and less chating ! with very good camera angles, to show her methods, I'm getting quite expert !

[@JanHowell]

Wow, thanks! That is awesome. Keep it up!

[@olat1273]

I used to make 3D flags since i have gotten old i havent sewed in a while im glad i found your channel i loved. Sewing but now i will be.happy to get back into it

[@olat1273]

When i worked in sewing factory i made all my Babys things

[@shirleygorbutt3613]

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.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for sharing. Great idea!!!!!

[@wandasmith7146]

I love this comment it helped 😄 me to decide what to do with my brother cs7205 sewing machine I'm a beginner and I'm longing for some projects to keep me busy and thank you for sharing this with me today ❤❤

[@darlenepalmer9837]

You are good daughter. I am sure your mom appreciate everything you do for her.

[@happyhershey88]

Hi Jan, you’re a magnificent teacher! I just found your channel and definitely I’m your fan, thank you very much! God bless you and your hands. ❤

[@sherryfaires7931]

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!

[@JanHowell]

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[@CreativeStitchingwithAnn]

Thank you. I really appreciate how you showed the binding process.

[@lorrainemcneil]

Havnt watched this all the way through yet but the first 2 minutes are so inspiring being a new sewer ❤

[@JanHowell]

Let me know if you give it a whirl.

[@donnabush7938]

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!

[@wendywilson1736]

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?"

[@TheEvie202]

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.

[@JanHowell]

These are great ideas.

[@agnesdueck9819]

Interesting to see.

[@jeanbishop-greentree2628]

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?

[@dawnraguse5401]

The JoAnn fabrics that I go to hear in Minnesota is awesome. The employees that I have spoken to are very knowledgeable and helpful. There are not many fabric stores that are near me are few and far between. Most are over and hour away and if I need something fast it makes it hard.

[@JanHowell]

It’s so nice to have a helpful store nearby! However, the word going around is that Joann may be going out of business. So sad. What are we going to do!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

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 !!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@JanHowell]

Great idea for the corners

[@jennifermharvey9882]

Thank you again Jan

[@judywiggins5092]

You have saved me from so much table clutter!! ❤

[@JanHowell]

wonderful!

[@carolentringer8836]

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. 🪡

[@JanHowell]

Yes, that is what I'll do on the next ones I make.

[@Sujowi]

An old sheet would be a cost saver too.

[@KLeonardM]

Great idea and you teach very well. Thanks so much.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks and you are so welcome

[@Gogas54]

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 !

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@sofieonecrow3380]

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.

[@JanHowell]

I have two as well. Have you seen the under the table caddy tutorial? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmjXlnqhbcibeJIsi=ZVCzvuoUMu9xQybJ

[@cmaill1042]

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.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome and I'm glad you found me!

[@kstorts7348]

Love this idea for my traveling sewing machine!

[@JanHowell]

good idea

[@AliciaFerrer-p6m]

Super cute mat. I love the way you explain all the details, especially the mitered corners, and the products you use, I.e., marking pens, glue spray, etc. I will definitely be making this mat. :)

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you liked it.

[@theartsypixie2771]

I made one for my sewing machine, serger, and even my leatherworking desk.

[@JanHowell]

awesome!

[@elainelefebvre9454]

What an amazing artist you are…. What an extraordinary teacher you are also. Merci, merci, merci !!!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@sharonhowell2568]

Can’t wait to mark this for my daughter’s machine.

[@JanHowell]

wonderful.

[@vickyls8132]

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.

[@JanHowell]

What a great idea.

[@Dianah1952]

I love your pocket fabric! This is a very cute and useful project! Thank you Jan!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@rosiesgrandma]

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.

[@JanHowell]

Awesome

[@cathleenzanghi6613]

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.

[@JanHowell]

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.

[@barbaragallagher1996]

WOW….wish I found you sooner..I love your projects…LOVE TIS CHANNEL👩🏻‍🎨🐑🧵🥰

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@Cindy-sb5dv]

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!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you so much!

[@nildaotero2933]

Thank you for the tutorial. Love the sewing station.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@TanyaElsworth-v9y]

Thank you! This is going to be my next project. I'm new all over again and it's been fun.

[@JanHowell]

I'm so glad you are enjoying the journey!

[@questionswithconnie]

Love how thorough your videos and instructions are! Thank you for the patient and clear instructions

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@012quackers]

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

[@JanHowell]

That would be a good idea

[@sukemmer]

Eine klasse Idee, so etwas brauche ich auch. Dankeschön für das tolle Video. LG Susanne ❤😊

[@JanHowell]

❤

[@elizabethwatson71]

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

[@JanHowell]

thanks for sharing

[@dulcytihema5706]

Thanks!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@RitaDiaz-ud2rc]

thank you for sharing with us. nice mat.

[@JanHowell]

My pleasure!

[@jessicacamp1990]

Thanks soooo much♡♡♡

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@Crazydoglady.]

GREAT IDEA !!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks!

[@jenniferhernandez567]

Very informative. Thank you

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@JadeKnight-y3c]

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.

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@rosehixon2790]

Very nice

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@elainenj3188]

Just made a similar mat! Thanks for your help 👍🥰

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@jackinorrid5001]

Thank you for sharing!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@sahanapal6184]

Very interesting....cute too Great idea..loved it ❤

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@burnsideart47]

What a super idea and a great tutorial on how to make it, thank you

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@bevcote2357]

Wonderful tutorial thank you. Blessings.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@Cora-zk4xs]

really useful - thank you

[@JanHowell]

You're welcome!

[@annesingh2670]

It sure is cute..great idea 😊

[@JanHowell]

Thank you! 😊

[@elainenj3188]

Beautiful!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@MisrMasr]

Goog Idea ... Very Nice ... Thank you so much

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@olat1273]

Im new to your chsnnald oh man i love your teaching

[@JanHowell]

Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@debbiesnyder4778]

I love this. New subscriber

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@dsiemen1136]

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! 😊

[@JanHowell]

Let me know how it goes.

[@jeffsmamakat]

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!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@juneleong6858]

Beautiful mat very well designed and organized. 👍 And very clear instructions too. Love from June in Singapore 🇸🇬

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@TEMSystems-h6o]

That is a wonderful project. Thank you very much. ❤

[@JanHowell]

You are very welcome!

[@CanadianCowgirl1955]

Super cute! I’m going to make one! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@debbypickett6389]

Very good first time I have seen your video. I’ll beback

[@JanHowell]

wonderful

[@tanyadavid2690]

Such a great tutorial. Thank you so much

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Cute table runner.

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@wilycat5290]

Cute sewing station mat 🤩. Thank you for the video 😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@sewquilty357]

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.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@kimberleyoliver8160]

Thank you for this useful idea.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@jenniferribbon1355]

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

[@jeanbishop-greentree2628]

Would it stop moving if you put a square of anti-slip underneath. Useful for the machine pedal also 😊

[@JanHowell]

The mat sounds like a great idea. I may consider myself as the chari does glide around a little too easily.

[@melmidson9253]

Thank you I made this today and I love it x

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@elayned6147]

Awesome, I could use this at work. Love it 😍👍

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@lydiahiott6164]

This is adorable!! I can’t wait to make it♥️

[@JanHowell]

Let me know how it goes. Have you seen the new under-the-table tutorial? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmjXlnqhbcibeJIsi=uIidreCVvzewoMNt

[@K55550]

Thankyou for Ur tutorial, easy way to quilt

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@IMOO1896]

Great, clear instructions!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@lalagamma4452]

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 🐞🐞🐞

[@JanHowell]

Well said!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing this project. Great tips.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@TheEvie202]

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!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome and kind!

[@madkwilter5693]

Loved this! I actually made one! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@JanHowell]

AWESOME!

[@monicabunting2997]

Thank you for your tutorial .its a great idea so i am going to make one for myself thank you again

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@monicabunting2997]

@@JanHowell Hi i made it and it is great and very handy.thank you again

[@SBL1932]

What a good video. A useful project to learn many techniques.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kirstalyn272]

Very nice!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks!

[@michaelcassidy452]

I love that i found your channel, great tips!! I really like your format, the changing perspective, SO ENGAGING!!🎉😊

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. So glad you like it 😊

[@miriam626]

I really enjoyed this video! This is great idea and so cute! Thank you so much 👍🙋🏻😃🧵

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@evelynfrench804]

Thank you. Excellent tutorial.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@angietarpley1983]

Love this!!!!!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@Joy-eq6qg]

I want a sewing mat for my serger. Like your other sewing mat that works with your sewing cabinet. Thanks for sharing😊

[@JanHowell]

I have two. One mat and the "under table" version which I'll be uploading soon. You are so welcome!

[@heidewurz1508]

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!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. I have a big table so the caddy is off to the side.

[@jenihansen7201]

Thank you , Thank you.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@playme129]

The fabric clips should go flat side (clear) down. They glide easier that way.

[@JanHowell]

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. :)

[@kmdamron1]

Love this project

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@suepeterson5675]

Very Nice Jan ! 😊

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@dorothysabol1644]

Great video and tips🌱 I very much appreciated it🌷thank you💐

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@gypsygirl731]

Very cool thank you for showing us. How handy. Fusible fleece is great especially for dish carriers to keep warm. Maybe you can have a video on a carrier for warm dishes to carry to a dinner party etc . Spray adhesive I never used but will from now on. I don’t shop in those stores much so it helps us all when sewing. By the way how do you get a transcript in your videos in use my phone

[@karinahner17]

Grelt idea 👍🏼

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@131dyana]

thank you very much.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@helenparker1870]

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.

[@JanHowell]

Great ideas.

[@srfzon]

Will most likely use old kitchen or bath towels for this project

[@JanHowell]

Yes, definitely

[@debbiefaunce7421]

Painters tape. Good way to get straight lines.

[@JanHowell]

Works well.

[@blancasalas356]

Perfetto!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@jerimcdonogh1074]

Side note: I like your zipper bracelets❣

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. They are quite fun to make. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3m9cohmhJ2bgMUsi=1G-1FtEs2GYrYdPr

[@colleenisaac6647]

Beautiful mat and fabulous instructions. When you say “bias tape” do you mean “binding” like for a quilt? I love your binding finish method!

[@SparkyOne549]

Sort of, bias tape (ingredient) is what you need for binding ( cooking). But yes, bias tape is what quilters call binding.

[@monavance2125]

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 😂

[@AussieTracy]

@@monavance2125 Yes this is Bias Binding or Bias Tape all cut on the bias.

[@JanHowell]

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.

[@susannesmith687]

Love your video, it's easy to follow and you take your time to explain. Looking forward to watching more videos. Where do I find the templates. Thank you 😊

[@JanHowell]

You can get the pattern here, youmakeitsimple.com/product/sewing-station-mat-and-under-table-caddy/

[@christinenewell2679]

😅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.

[@JanHowell]

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.

[@storybookfarmeasttexas9971]

⁠@@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!

[@lindascott5559]

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 🌹❤️

[@JanHowell]

I have designed a pattern for one but have not yet done the tutorial for it. Stay tuned.

[@IMOO1896]

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.

[@JanHowell]

Here is the link. I just uploaded it yesterday. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmjXlnqhbcibeJIsi=sEH8lA2RGCx7Iuj9