How to make an ironing mat | Sewing Tutorial

I’m working on a bigger project that will involve a lot of ironing. My ironing board simply isn’t big enough and it would be a pain to keep moving everything around. So I decided to make an ironing mat, which turns my table into a big ironing board.

They key to this project is to use a layer of heat reflecting batting, which is made for potholders and such. Then you need some insulation layers and outer layers. These should all be cotton, because other fabrics may not be able to handle the heat.

What you’ll need:
- 0,75 m heat reflecting batting
- 1,5 m cotton batting (or use old towels like I did)
- 1,5 m cotton fabric for the top and bottom (0,75 m each)
- 5 m bias tape
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
- Fabric scissors

If you make one of your own, I'd love to see it! Send me a picture on Instagram @craftswithellen.

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Even though my videos are set up as tutorials, I'm not professionally trained in any of these crafts. The tools that I use can be dangerous. Don't try a craft if you are unfamiliar with the tools and the necessary safety precautions. Be safe!

[SashasRevenge]

I have been looking for this video for a while now, thank you so much, there are hardly any others on YOU TUBE! WOW, this was made 6 years ago? There must not be very many people who sew their own things out there, I find that hard to believe. I loved how you put your own labels on your projects, very cool and loved the bias tape tutorial as well. Awesome job. ❤❤❤❤❤👍🏼👍🏼

[idrissmith]

Finding this has made my day, Just have to pick up a couple of things once the shop opens, and I'll be set. Thank you! 🥰

[princessstrawberry]

This is so great! I’ve been needing an ironing mat and this will save me so much money on investing in a wool mat, and I have all the scrap material (bubble wrap, old towels) to make this! Might need to stock up on bias tape if I don’t make my own.

[kdbetz]

Yes. Exactly what I was looking for! I have the same heat reflective batting, and I was wondering if I could use it to make a nice big ironing pad. This is perfect! Thank you!

[ginabisaillon]

I don't have bias tape; I will make one of the external layers bigger and fold that over as a finish.

[DE-tjiu]

Excellent video, thanks so much, I want to make a giant one to press quilt tops and backing fabric on, perfect tutorial!

[danacandella]

Great beginner project. I was not able to get standard binding tape around the edges of 5 layers of fabric. I used 1 1/2" satin ribbon instead. It was still very hard to keep it even when sewing it closed.

[marlenesalamandyk]

Great tutorial. Just what I was looking for 😊

[vgrundea]

Thank you for a very good tutorial. May I ask where you got the heat reflective batting? Txs

[ryanbarnett]

Thank you just subscribed. Your videos are always so clear and helpful

[MakeItSoph]

Great job Ellen, I learn so much from your videos!

[simonewarrior]

Great tutorial! Thanks for taking the time to create, record, and share the posted video. Definitely very insightful. I actually need a small portable ironing pad but I love how you made yours and my biggest concern were the layers to use which you answered for me. I'm ready to use your idea on a smaller scale that I know will work for me. Thank you again!

[JENNISWISS]

yes! cool procet and good idea🍀 thank you ellen✌️️

[vickih]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I am making a large ironing pad for my Sullivan hobby table. Thank you for sharing your video and for showing the correct order of laying out the fabrics. When I quilt the fabrics together should I use 100% cotton thread or is a cotton/polyester blend ok?

[MyKitchenCorner]

Awesome and brilliant diy. New subbie here. Christina

[sleepyturtle]

This is fantastic! My ping pong table thanks you - it doesn't like to be ironed on.

[yeemotrash]

Please can you send me link as to where I can purchase a role if the heat resistant material thank you

[rachelpollock]

Nice tutorial! Where did you get your labels? Have you made or seen a wool felted pressing pad instruction video? Thx

[peepers]

Great project but the music, rock music maybe, didn’t match the tempo or topic of the video. Appreciate the project!