How To Make A Chalk Cloth Mat

For smaller roads cut strips at least 1 3 4 wide.

How to make a chalk cloth mat.

Learn to sew the chalk mat roll up. Fold it in half matching up the 5 inch sides right sides together and sew the two raw edges together picture 1. I use a gridded cutting mat to help me get the edges straight. Next we are going to use our other 1 4 yard fabric print to make the eraser and chalk holders.

I love layering rugs at my front door but finding the perfect rug to go under my mat has been a challenge. Let the sealer dry completely between coats. For two lane road or freeway cut the strips at least 3 1 2 wide. Marker pen that will erase with heat or water or chalk.

Oilcloth ours was about 13 x 18 but you can cut it to whatever size suits you find it at many fabric stores and online chalkboard cloth can be found at many craft and fabric stores and online bias tape spray adhesive sewing machine and thread 1. Makes a great party favor or the perfect gift to stuff into an easter. Add tip ask question comment download. Cut strips of chalk cloth for the roads and or train track.

Water soluble marking pen or tailor s chalk. Follow these steps on how to make a rug out of fabric using a drop cloth and chalk paint. Large blunt needle or safety pin. If desired you may apply a final coat of paste wax using a soft cloth.

Four sticks of colored chalk cotton fabric can be used for the borders and backing but if you want to make your entire placemat easy to clean use a laminate fabric for these areas. Floor clothes are a wonderful project for artists of all levels. Chalkboard place mat tutorial. Spread out a single layer of your chosen fabric on a flat surface.

Estimate your fabric requirement. Scissors and or rotary cutter and mat. Estimate the amount of fabric you will need. Cut one 8 1 2 x.

So i decided to create a diy rug using a drop cloth and chalk paint. Press your seam open picture 2. Step 1 cut the fabric pieces. Also cut a few curved pieces.

To make your floor cloth slip proof you can apply a liquid rubber backing available at most craft stores.