How To Make A Roll Up Chalkboard Mat

Roll up chalk mat with pockets.

How to make a roll up chalkboard mat.

Roll up chalkboard and dry erase drawing mat. Stitch the ribbon to cover the raw edges. This clever roll upchalk mat is ideal for taking out. Sew the vinyl to the chalk cloth add your trim maybe add a pocket for the chalk and add a ribbon to one end so that the mat can be rolled and secured shut.

Maggie from maggie muggins designs shares a tutorial showing how to make this fun roll up chalk mat. Insert a size 90 needle to stitch through all the layers. May 27 by anne weaver. When the glue is dry apply a thin even coat of clear chalkboard paint in a horizontal direction over the top of the placemat.

Find a 1 2 yard of coordinating grosgrain ribbon and place along right edge of chalkboard fabric pockets. Top stitch lines to make individual slots for the chalk. One side is made from chalkcloth the other from fabric covered in clear vinyl. Throw them in tow for long car rides or to play with just about anywhere.

It even includes little pockets next to the drawing area for storing chalk and a small eraser. Use wonder tape double sided tape that washes away and won t gum your needles to tape down all 4 edges of fabric to chalk cloth. Photo from maggie muggins designs. Makes a great party favor or the perfect gift to stuff into an easter basket this spring.

Sarah from the split stitch shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a roll up chalkboard and dry erase drawing mat. Insert chalk holder into mat. I usually make 2 3 slots each about 3 4 wide for chalk and one larger slot for a piece of sponge or paper towel. March 28 by anne weaver.

You could also try places like. Machine baste or glue stick the chalkboard to the fabric. Learn to sew the chalk mat roll up.