How To Make A Roll Up Chalkboard Mat

Machine baste or glue stick the chalkboard to the fabric.

How to make a roll up chalkboard 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. Maggie from maggie muggins designs shares a tutorial showing how to make this fun roll up chalk mat. Stitch the ribbon to cover the raw edges. This fabulous new roll up chalk mat and wipe clean placemat is an ingenious idea for when you are a busy family often living life on the hop.

This clever roll upchalk mat is ideal for taking out. Photo from maggie muggins designs. You could also try places like. Insert a size 90 needle to stitch through all the layers.

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. Roll up chalk mat with pockets. March 28 by anne weaver. 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. Insert chalk holder into mat. 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. Wait one hour and then apply another even layer of chalkboard paint this time in a vertical direction.

When the glue is dry apply a thin even coat of clear chalkboard paint in a horizontal direction over the top of the placemat. It even includes little pockets next to the drawing area for storing chalk and a small eraser. One side is made from chalkcloth the other from fabric covered in clear vinyl. Makes a great party favor or the perfect gift to stuff into an easter basket this spring.

Throw them in tow for long car rides or to play with just about anywhere. May 27 by anne weaver. Sarah from the split stitch shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a roll up chalkboard and dry erase drawing mat.