How to Make a Quilted Mat with Scrap Fabric

TLDRLearn how to create a quilted mat using scrap fabric. Cut the fabric into 5cm x 5cm pieces and prepare 54 sheets. Use a 32cm x 47cm single-sided adhesive quilt batting. Mark every 5cm and leave a 1cm border. Place the fabric according to the grid and secure it with a basting stitch. Sew the strings vertically and horizontally, then trim the excess. Superimpose a piece of fabric of the same size on the outer surface and wrap it with bias tape for a finished look.

Key insights

🧵Cut the scrap fabric into 5cm x 5cm pieces and prepare 54 sheets.

🧶Use a 32cm x 47cm single-sided adhesive quilt batting for the base.

📏Mark every 5cm on the quilt batting and leave a 1cm border.

🧵Secure the fabric to the quilt batting with a basting stitch.

✂️Trim the excess fabric after sewing the strings vertically and horizontally.

Q&A

How many sheets of scrap fabric do I need?

—You will need 54 sheets of scrap fabric for this project.

What size quilt batting should I use?

—Use a 32cm x 47cm single-sided adhesive quilt batting.

How should I secure the fabric to the quilt batting?

—Use a basting stitch to secure the fabric to the quilt batting.

Do I need to trim the excess fabric?

—Yes, trim the excess fabric after sewing the strings vertically and horizontally.

Can I use this technique for other projects?

—Yes, you can apply this technique to other projects like bags.

Timestamped Summary

00:05Cut scraps into 5cm x 5cm pieces

00:26Prepare 54 sheets

00:42Use a 32cm x 47cm single-sided adhesive quilt batting

00:46Mark every 5cm on the quilt batting and leave a 1cm border

00:52Secure the fabric to the quilt batting with a basting stitch

03:00Adhesion completed

03:11Prepare a string with a width of 5cm

05:04Braid a short cord

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