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Sew Your Own Custom Sewing Machine Mat

8/28/2021

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Make a mat for your machine and you'll not only have a pretty surface where your machine sits, you'll have handy storage pockets for the tools you use most often. You can customize the size to fit any machine you have in your sewing space!

I have two versions of this custom machine mat for you. The first one was created using a Brother machine that falls into a category of machines that are a bit below mid range, meaning it's an affordable machine with features that can take you beyond beginner sewing. I'm referring to the Brother Pacesetter PS200T model.

You can create a similar mat using nothing more than a straight stitch for the cross hatch lines of quilting, a zig zag stitch for attaching the appliqués, and decorative stitches to define the pocket spaces. Below you'll see what the finished mat looks like.
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You'll find complete instructions for this version on the official Brother blog when you CLICK HERE.
Version Two of the mat was originally featured on It's Sew Easy TV show 2006-2

This one has embroidered pockets as shown in the photo below:
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Would you like to watch the show? I've included it here for your convenience. You'll find coordinating downloadable instructions when you CLICK HERE.
Pockets on this mat were created using a special fill stitch feature in the Brother Luminaire machine, with the fill added right in the embroidery mode.

Brother Dream machine owners and those who have the Stellaire model have a feature call My Design Center. Machines with this feature have the capability to create a similar pocket using shapes and fancy fill stitches. I thought you might like to know how to make this pocket style with My Design Center machines so I made a 5 minute video for you. 
Between the videos and the written instructions, you'll be able to create your own custom mat and spruce up your sewing space with something practical and pretty! Enjoy!

P.S. I'd love to know to hear from you and read your comments! If you've made one of these or plan to do so, please let me know!
7 Comments
Jane
8/29/2021 10:31:46

Hi Joanne,

Thank you for the idea for the mat. I don’t need the whole thing but the mat part is perfect for my machines. All my machines!

I’ve been sewing like forever but I’ve learned “new tricks” watching your you tubes. Thank you for reminding me I’m never to old to learn(72).
I just bought my second brother machine the big one, 1055X. I can’t imagine I’ll learn everything it can do. But I’m going to try.
Thank you again
Jane
Thank you

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Joanne banko
8/30/2021 00:34:11

Hello Jane! Nice to hear from you! I'm glad to know you've learned tips and tricks from the videos. Learning keeps us all young at heart :-)
Enjoy your new machine!!!

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Mary Sterken
8/29/2021 12:24:02

I think this is a good thing to make and maybe as a gift for other sewers

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Joanne Banko
8/30/2021 00:35:49

You're so right Mary! A sewing mat would make a great gift for a fellow stitcher :-) It would be fun to fill it with some sewing goodies and maybe a bit of chocolate too!

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PAULA JOHNSON link
8/29/2021 14:41:05

Thanks for the pattern and the demo. I can't wait to make this for my DM2 especially because I think she's a tad bit too loud and if this absorbs some of the noise that will we awesome. Thanks also for continuing to provide tips and tricks on the DM2 because there are a lot of us who can't afford to run to the newest shiny toy and nor do we want to when we still have lots to learn on the machine we have. Thanks again,

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Joanne Banko
8/30/2021 00:40:08

Hi Paula! You have tons of potential wrapped up in your Dream machine. I still use one on a regular basis and love the built-in features and design capabilities. Over the years, I've written and presented lots of things that can successfully be done on your machine, so hopefully you can take advantage of these many tutorials. Happy sewing my friend!

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Dawn Mitchell
9/7/2021 15:53:11

Hi, Joanne! I made your embroidered sewing machine mat! Had some trouble with embroidered pockets, but watched video from Quilts and Lace, to which you had supplied your notes, and I followed along with her and pockets were easy and so cute! I divided some of pockets into two sections and even put my phone in one of the bigger ones! Ha! Was going to attach picture, but didn't see that option.

Enjoyed the sew-along! Thanks to both of you!

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