Make A Design Board with your sewing machine (my lovely Juki DX7)! NO HOT GLUE! NO TAPE!

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With just a few supplies and a little time, you can make yourself one (or twenty) gorgeously finished design board to match your decor! How fun is that?!
Supplies List:
• Basic sewing supplies (machine, scissors, thread)
• Denim needle (Schmetz Jeans 110/18)
• iron
• starch (optional) (www.menards.com/main/grocery-...)
• foam board (mine is 14") I use 3/16" thick board. (@elaineb7977 mentioned it comes in different thicknesses. Thanks so much for pointing that out!!) (www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Suppli...)
• fleece (cut 3/8" smaller than foam board) (www.joann.com/blizzard-fleece...)
• 2 1/2" fabric strip (length of the perimeter of your board plus 2")

[@shellybourbeau4773]

Girl!! Mind blown. I’ve made one with the hot glue and that’s what stopped me from making beyond the 1. Now I can see many using this technique. Super clean and professional looking. Thank for this tutorial!

[@lorabrinkman]

You are very welcome!! I love the way mine turned out.

[@trishduarte3404]

I changed my design boards to fleece also. It works as well as batting and can be cleaned with a lint roller. I'm definitely going to try your sewing method, so much neater. I also quit using hot glue, too expensive and burning my fingers. I used regular Elmer's white glue, then ironed it. That made the glue set-up immediately. But the sewing is so much neater.

[@lorabrinkman]

I was honestly surprised how easy it was.

[@sandradummer4726]

I bought myself a design board, I’m sorry I did as it wasn’t cheap.

[@jshipard54]

Love this idea but what is “fleece” please?

[@sandybruce9092]

So - fleece works? I have tons I bought for so,e other project years ago that I’ve forgotten about😁

[@sandybruce9092]

@@jshipard54Go to your local sewing store (like Joann’s) % they have it and make sure it’s in sale! Fleece is used to make really cute afghans, quilts, probably hats?? Etc.

[@danaquilts4385]

Oh my goodness! I love these design boards. They are truly the neatest, cleanest looking ones out there. I can't wait to make one.Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lorabrinkman]

Awwww... thank you so much for watching. Have fun crafting!

[@spiveytina]

You can clean your old batting covered board by ironing down the waxy side of freezer paper. When you let it cool, then pull the freezer paper off, it pulls all the threads and batting pills off. You have a nice new looking board. I saw a lady use ultra hold fusible interfacing and her iron instead of hot glue. Just in case your machine can not power through the foam board.

[@lorabrinkman]

This is great information!! Hmmm...

[@WiseLady7]

Hi Lora. I followed your instructions and made two design boards. I'm presently making four more of different sizes using flannel. I used the vinyl from an old vinyl tablecloth to make the bias tape. Then I sewed the vinyl bias tape around the edges of my design boards. They came out beautifully! You're right. They aren't difficult to make. Thank you so much for posting this video.♥

[@lorabrinkman]

You are so welcome! Great job!!!

[@skutovr]

I’ve made a lot of these and use them with every project! I never dreamed of sewing the edge binding thanks so much for this great idea 😅

[@lorabrinkman]

Right? I'm not sure why i hasn't thought of it before burning my fingers. Ha

[@suejameson1517]

Great idea! I also came to the conclusion that hot glue wasn’t for me so I have made my boards using pretty duct tape on the edges. Works like a charm! I do agree about swapping batting for fleece and I just use a bit of basting spray to keep it tacked to the foam core while I do the edges. But I am going to try my machine on this method

[@lorabrinkman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tami_from_Texas]

Great idea to use spray so the flannel/fleece doesn't go all over the place.

[@reniearrigo]

Great idea! Thank you for sharing this!

[@lorabrinkman]

You are so welcome!

[@texonica_stitches]

Thank you for creating this helpful tutorial, Lora! Your are so clever to figure out that we could sew on to the foamcore and avoid the hot glue. I appreciate your tips about using fleece/flannel instead of batting and what features you use on your sewing machine, too. You are a great teacher! ❤

[@lorabrinkman]

You have no idea how thankful I am to hear your kind words. I am my worst critic and wonder if I seem totally silly. You made my day. Thank you!!

[@playme129]

@ Lora B Floss Tube. I agree with Anne- Marie that this is a good idea. And, you are not "silly". And, you did a great job of presentation. Virginia.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks

[@montanakath7987]

This is brilliant! I made such a mess when I tried Lori method ended up using duct tape. Hot glue is not my friend. Also hated not being able to clean up the batting. Now I’m ready to try again.😊 Thank you!

[@jaydahlgren855]

I used hot glue also, and, of course, burned myself. I need to try this out!

[@darleneblakely7726]

My big design wall is made with anti pill polar fleece. It holds well!

[@lorabrinkman]

Great idea!!

[@131dyana]

Thank you very much. I used a cardboard and two pieces of material. Now I have a small board to use with my iron in the sewing room.

[@lorabrinkman]

Wonderful!

[@ChristineKrannich]

My housemates are going to think I am nuts but I LOVE this! (They do not sew) Hot glue was a major fail for me.

[@lorabrinkman]

They'll be jealous once they see how cute they are! Ha

[@leaannebrummett9159]

I did this same thing years ago but used cardboard from heavy shipping boxes instead of buying foam board. Like you I hated the hot glue gun method. Not only did it burn my fingers but the glue was a stringy mess.

[@lorabrinkman]

Oh yes.. don't even get me started on glue strings

[@molamola7093]

Brilliant! Every time I try to hot glue I burn myself so it’s wonderful to have an alternative.

[@lorabrinkman]

Yay!!! Hope it makes it easier for you.

[@imaginecastles]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@lorabrinkman]

You are so welcome!

[@beckygwynn]

What a fabulous approach to these boards! I can't wait to make some myself!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you so much. Thanks for watching!

[@barbaradesousa9122]

Thank you for the tutorial! How great…no more burnt fingers!!!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching (and your fingers thank you, too!)

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I would have never thought of sewing through those boards…..WOW! Good for you girl! What a smart idea!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching

[@gisellejones1139]

Great tutorial...is the foam core always the same thickness?

[@marydavis3342]

Wow! Love the idea of using my machine to sew it instead of hot glue! 🎉👍🏻🎉

[@lorabrinkman]

I'd love to know if you try it!!

[@janwebster3749]

Why didn’t I think of that I have so hated my edges o my design board with glue. So so much neater. Great tutorial. Thank you .

[@lorabrinkman]

Happy to help

[@tracymilne5961]

Dear Lora thank you so much for tutorial on how to make design boards. I have sewed mine and I love it. It is great. I just need to improve my Mitred corners T

[@lorabrinkman]

Mitered corners definitely take practice... thanks for watching

[@quiltcavequilter6952]

I’ve started using DUCK TAPE….The pretty colors. And instead of batting I’m using diaper flannel. Just a light spray baste with adhesive then wrapping the duck tape around the edge…. SUPER EASY and no fabric needed….😎

[@lorabrinkman]

Yes. I've seen people use duct tape. That's definitely an option. I'll have to check out the diaper flannel. I haven't seen that. Thanks for watching.

[@sandybruce9092]

Duct tape! Yes! And it now can be purchased in colors and designs!! I like that idea, too! I’m just blown away with being able to sew through foam core! And I think making a smaller one first to get the hang of it is a great idea!

[@marchellerobey9439]

Such a great idea!!!! I’m making some tomorrow.

[@lorabrinkman]

Have fun!

[@RoseWaddell-jj7oe]

I Love the way you explain what you're doing, as you are doing it.❤😊

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you so much!

[@scottydog6539]

Love the quilt on your wall where you ironed. So pretty

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you.

[@terrigunning5745]

So cool. Going to do it with my gal pals.

[@lorabrinkman]

awesome. have fun!

[@stephanie09.11]

This has to be one of the nicest homemade design boards I have found. I am new to quilting and weeding through the videos to find the "good ones". This is definitely going to be a quick weekend project while I wait for my quilting beginners kit to come in the mail. 🥰

[@lorabrinkman]

Wow, thank you! Good luck

[@beckypetersen2680]

Thank you!!! Hadn't considered using the machine!

[@lorabrinkman]

Hope you like it! Thanks for watching.

[@americanladybug3354]

As a newbie to sewing I’m so happy I found your channel!

[@lorabrinkman]

I'm so glad!

[@ilovelucy7073]

Love this idea ! So much better. Thanks

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks!

[@Quiltgirl10]

I am so happy to find you. I too made a few Lori Holt design boards and burned my fingers with the hot glue. I would not have thought of sewing these on machine. This is brilliant!! I have a Juki 2010 packed away and need to get it out so I can make more design boards. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to more ideas. Loved your video!! Thank you!

[@lorabrinkman]

Wonderful. Thanks so much for watching.

[@GC-ms4dj]

Wonderful idea! Thanks!

[@lorabrinkman]

Glad you liked it!

[@jarpisadie4]

Brilliant!! Thank you so much for the tutorial.

[@lorabrinkman]

You are so welcome!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

I also figured this out & cut my bindings 3" wide & chose white 2 sided flannel. It worked out well for me, too. Love that great minds think alike. I really didn't like the batting for the reason you showed & the fluff that came off while trying to hot glue ...'nuf said!!!

[@lorabrinkman]

Right? Couldn't believe I hadn't done this sooner. 3" would be a very pretty edge!

[@jeane.2722]

Wow, I will have to try this.

[@lorabrinkman]

Hope you enjoy

[@launderedcotton8070]

I used my featherweight, go slow, long stitch, jeans needle, and steam a seam without steam to hold down the back neatly. Gave them as prizes at guild party. THANK YOU!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mdnisg61]

I never thought to sew through core board! Thanks for the info.

[@lorabrinkman]

I hadn't thought of it before, either! Thanks for watching.

[@sallycat8849]

Love this method. I burned my fingers making my design boards and will definitely use this method the next time. Thank you.

[@lorabrinkman]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching

[@jerikay]

I tried this and it worked! I got my foam board from dollar tree and my flannel at hobby lobby when fabric was 40% off. I was able to make 2 nice sized boards. I didn’t put binding on it yet. I plan to do another batch of boards that are smaller for my my small blocks! Thank you for making a video on this. Saved me some $!

[@lorabrinkman]

So glad it helped!!

[@pjinlaca5489]

Absolutely amazing! Who’d have thought of using your machine. I also have a Juki and recognize that they are stronger than other domestic brands. I could also do this on my Featherweight as it will sew thru leather…. Crazy. We’re making these for our Guilds’ Boutique. Couldn’t have come at a better time! Thanks so much 👏👏👏👏👏

[@lorabrinkman]

Awesome!!! Yes. I do love love my Juki! I also love my featherweight and think it would definitely do it. May need to adjust the presser foot bar.

[@fralou1]

Thank you for the clear tutorial. I don’t have design boards so I’ll be making some. Thank you

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching

[@HRHDMKYT]

I’ve wanted some of these design boards ever since I saw them, but also avoid hot glue and thought the fleece would quickly get too “shaggy” for my liking. Sometimes procrastinating is a good thing LOL 😆! Now I’ll be making mine your way. Great ideas and tips. Thanks. New subscriber.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching and for subscribing! Have fun crafting

[@tracymason7483]

I loved it I’m going to make one now

[@lorabrinkman]

Great! Good luck!

[@sherryfaires7931]

WOW!!! Never would I have thought you could sew on foam core! I just had the same problem with my design board! It was so full of threads! I bought a couple of tape rollers! I used a lot of tape, but finally got my design board clean! I need to make a few of these boards, so I will try your idea! Thanks for experimenting for the rest of us!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks so much for watching. It was a fun experiment for me!

[@laureneberhard1577]

THANKS FOR AN EASIER WAY TO MAKE THESE BOARDS!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching.

[@patmoore4515]

Love this idea!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you! I hope you try it out. :)

[@joanmcfadyen]

Love this idea!!! I’m going to use your idea! Thank you sew much!

[@lorabrinkman]

Have fun! You are so welcome!!

[@joane8651]

Thank you so much, this is beautiful!

[@lorabrinkman]

Glad you like it!

[@hucl_berrystitcher]

Can't wait to make a few! Thank you!

[@lorabrinkman]

Awesome. Good luck

[@ritawayman9642]

Love it! I made some of Lori Holtz type also, mostly small which I find to small for me so I have been planning to make a couple more big ones. I' m glad your video popped up, can't wait to try your method. Thanks ❤

[@lorabrinkman]

YAY!!! Thanks for watching. I'd love to know how it works out for you.

[@kathyyarbrough303]

Loved it!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you for watching

[@dianagrant9479]

What a wonderful idea!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you!

[@lyndagodin3712]

Brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching

[@cathigainey6343]

Game changer!! Thanks so much!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks, Cathi! I hope you have great results. :)

[@candacefife6763]

Exactly what I did instead way back when. I used a science project board, flannel and sewed on the binding like a quilt lol.worked perfectly.

[@lorabrinkman]

It works great, right?

[@emmonstrex65]

This is awesome!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks!!

[@Parijpf]

Fantastic! Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!

[@lorabrinkman]

Have fun!

[@catheyr1566]

You’re so smart! Thank you!

[@lorabrinkman]

Ha!! Necessity is the mother of invention. Thanks for watching.

[@ivelissebouet9563]

🤩🤩🤩 Love it. Thanks for sharing

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching. :)

[@mavisharris5123]

I love this technique!

[@lorabrinkman]

Aww thank you

[@oksanagrof7571]

Omg! Thanks so much, just a great video!! Clever idea and also for sharing

[@lorabrinkman]

Than you so much. I'm not sure why i hasn't thought of this sooner.

[@pjfoltz8810]

Love this! So glad you popped up in my feed!

[@lorabrinkman]

I'm glad I popped up, too! Hope you come back for another visit. :)

[@carollee7832]

Brilliant idea!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks

[@wilycat5290]

What a great idea for a design board 🤩. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@lorabrinkman]

thanks for watching!

[@lynda2250]

This whole concept is such a great idea!!! Thanks!!!

[@lorabrinkman]

Glad you like it!

[@cheryleaston6820]

Oh my would never thought to sew it on. TFS

[@lorabrinkman]

I know, right? It was such a lightbulb moment for me. I just had to share!!

[@stitchinggrannyof18]

That’s a great video thanks sew much! You will love the fleece and flannel they last and last because you can clean them. 😁

[@lorabrinkman]

Oh thank you!

[@sharollstuckey9883]

I love this idea! I'll definitely be make some of these. Thanks for the great video!

[@lorabrinkman]

Happy to help

[@doracamarena7964]

Great job !!! I’ll try that for sure !!!

[@lorabrinkman]

Happy to share!

[@janicecahill4045]

Clever idea!!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you!

[@taniahury9769]

That looks amazing. I will try to do it too. Thank you for your video.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks! Good luck with your project. :)

[@jillrehn9186]

You made this so easy to understand. Thanks so much.

[@lorabrinkman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@amytitus833]

This is genius! I am making one asap! Thank you!

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching. Good luck

[@sherrymaylee8755]

Love it! Grear tutorial Need to try this

[@lorabrinkman]

Happy to help!

[@chrisclark9862]

Those look great! I use the ones I made all the time and wanted to make some more so this is perfect timing. Thank you!

[@lorabrinkman]

Awesome! Happy to help.

[@beckyscheller9358]

Love the board. Going to try it

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching

[@chickad5820]

I have 2 boards and used grided interfacing. I just folded over the edge to the back and used double sided tape. It's held over 2 years now. I like your idea with sewing a binding through the plastic board. Perfect idea, will update my boards. You could also put sand paper where you're fleece is or on one corner and use it to sharpen pencils when drawing. The fleece would hold the sandpaper in one corner and then remove it when needing to replace it? Just an idea for someone who draws? My granddaughter would love this. I'll experiment, just putting an idea out in our craft world... Babs near Tombstone AZ...

[@lorabrinkman]

Just to clarify...i made these with foam board, not plastic. I'm not due any sewing through plastic boards.

[@melniee2551]

looks great, sturdy, long lasting! Thanks for sharing.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching

[@caroledw4479]

loved 😊😊this turtorial....will try to do one for myself. Thank you!!

[@lorabrinkman]

Good luck!! It was so much easier than i thought it would be

[@karenmorgan1708]

I love your work, Lora. So glad I found you 🥰

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you. You're very kind.

[@donnamyers5215]

Love your tutoria! Will be making some this week! Thank you.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Bravo and thank you 🙏🏻

[@lorabrinkman]

Welcome!

[@jacquelineallen3353]

I loved it. I can’t wait to make one.

[@lorabrinkman]

Great

[@mariajordan-lloyd8859]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@lorabrinkman]

Happy to share!

[@lindashaw6216]

I looked at the Juki long and hard when I was going to buy a machine. If I had the Juki industrial machine I would not think twice about using your suggestion but my Janome Continental M7 just can't do that ... Thank you for sharing your wonderful idea.

[@lorabrinkman]

I do love my Juki.

[@susanayers2781]

This is the best, thank you for sharing your method!! Excellent video.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching

[@tinageorge8759]

I’m so happy I found you and thank you for this tutorial!!!! 💚

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching!!

[@luvpugz9659]

Wow! That looks great! I’m going to have to try that 😊

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for Watching!

[@loribarton7480]

Those boards are great. Thank-you! I need to make some.

[@lorabrinkman]

Great! Thanks for watching.

[@barbdripsue]

Thank you for this tutorial. You are so easy to understand and follow. This looks like a better design board than what I have. ❤

[@lorabrinkman]

Aww.. thank you so much. I appreciate your watching and the feedback. :)

[@saraharrell1768]

That is great. I never thought about sewing it.

[@lorabrinkman]

thanks for watching!

[@annlange7519]

Great idea - Great tutorial 😃

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks for watching

[@maimieabrego94]

So Cute!!! Going to try and make a couple today!! Thank you!

[@lorabrinkman]

Wonderful!

[@tracywilliams5779]

You are the cutest Lil thing. I just love your cheery attitude. Your a joy, you keep doing you. 😊

[@lorabrinkman]

Ha!! Thank you very much. Thanks for watching

[@GGRuthy]

Looks great

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks!

[@vickichandler5872]

Great tutorial! Thanks for all the tips and tricks... take care and blessings to y'all.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thanks, Vicki.

[@user-mk8je2ii3y]

Very cool! I’ve been looking and wondering why no one was sewing! Afraid to try myself until I saw this. Thanks!!

[@lorabrinkman]

You can do it! Just go slow.

[@sewlady070375]

Thank you so much for a great new idea on the design boards, I’ll be changing all mine soon. Love it! Keep up the good and great ideas, much appreciated.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you!! You're too sweet.

[@karengarland9669]

I really like your design board making with all your ideas. GENIUS 🤩🤩

[@lorabrinkman]

Awww.. thank you. I appreciate your feedback

[@pamclose2638]

Inspired and Amazing.

[@lorabrinkman]

Thank you!