5 Things in My Sewing Room that Just Make Sense (and a DIY Folding Ironing Mat Tutorial!)

FYI! Make sure that the grid fabric you use is yarn dyed! That means the grid is woven into the fabric. If it’s only printed on, it might be crooked or not actual straight lines. You can tell by visually seeing if it’s woven or looking at the back. Those lines should be the same front and back!

Girl…you are such a goal achieving sewing goddess! You told us a long time ago you’d have to figure out a way to copy your well-loved folding ironing pad, and YOU DID IT. Totally agree with one commenter’s suggestion about selling these instructions on your PS website. This board turned out so well. As always you amaze your fans! I do hope Mister Pattern Scout likes your sewing room, too!

I use a regular dish mat for quick ironing . It works great and it folds up for easy storage. 😊 what a beautiful sewing room that you designed.

I’ve made several “notebooks” using similar boards, sewn it into a “pillowcase” like fabric case. And ran into the same challenges moving it around my sewing machine. At one point my husband heard “Ahhhhh! It’s ALIVE!!” And maniacal laughter from my sewing room. I required several cups of tea and breaks. Then later that year he asked if I’d make 4 (!) for Christmas gifts! That was a hard no. But sweet that he actually thought I could do it well enough to gift to family. I just found you and can appreciate you showing the reality of making our tools! ❤

I have to agree on the tables but for opposite reasons. I am 5ft tall standing but I also use a wheelchair so even if I am not in my chair, I do need to be sitting most of the time. Having table(s) that work for your body, needs, sewing habits... helpful.

I started sewing at 13, I haven’t stopped so I’m going on 56 years of sewing.

Love your teaching technique but most of all I appreciate how your warm and friendly personality comes across. Looking forward to watching more and learning awesome stuff. Thanks !

This video should be used as a tutorial for aspiring YouTubers. It checks all the boxes! Great job! Loved watching. Learned a lot.

I guess I really need to start sewing again. I’m always glued to your channel when watching a video, but my heart feels like it’s going to explode watching you make this ironing mat!

I love your totally organized, CLEAN sewing room! I also love the soothing color of the walls-looks like a fantastic place to get lost in a sewing/craft project. 😊

I have adopted many of your ideas into my own sewing room, but I have gone in the opposite ditection when it comes to the caster wheels on the cutting table. I prefer my cutting table to be as stable as possible, so I have added little silicone rubber socks to the table legs. Thus, when I lean into the table when cutting, it doesn't shift at all. Also, the one device that no one seems to mention is a small portable hand held vacuum cleaner. It is the perfect way to pick up loose threads and tiny pieces of fabric which scatter everywhere after each sewing session. The popular name for this is Dustbuster, and the rechargeable type is best. I also use a spotlight with adjustable arms to help my eyes with the closeup work.

YOUR HOME IS PERFECTION! THAT MEANS THAT THERE IS ONE ROOM OR SPACE CRAMMED WITH ALL THE EXTRA JUNK....PLEASE SHOW US THAT ROOM SO I CAN FEEL BETTER 🙏

Absolutely love the tutorial for the folding ironing pad. Can't imagine everyone wouldn't want one as a normal ironing board takes up so much room. Excellent!

Thanks for the excellent tutorial. My wife really enjoyed it. SUGGESTION for improving color rendition in your videos: Don't use "auto white balance" on the camera. When you zoomed it for a close-ups of the green fabric it became grey in the video. If you determine the actual color temperature of the lighting in your room and set that manually on your camera. This way will help all colors to be more accurate in your videos.

I love how you’ve married function with aesthetics. You’ve chosen function and kept things affordable by reusing and repurposing. It’s crazy how so many people are spending hundreds just to maximize aesthetics and consumerism over function and repurposing. Definitely gonna subscribe!

That folding ironing board is fabulous! And you've given me an idea of how to change out my mother's old 50's ironing board to give it a much needed update. I will let you know how it turns out!

My cutting table I also bought at Goodwill. It was a “bistro” table. I bought a sheet of fiberboard and placed it on top. To raise it to a decent height, I used bed raisers under each leg.

I have been sewing for years and have been using the hardback ironing pad that Joann Fabrics carries and with a coupon, it is not very expensive. The storage is easy because I just stand it up next to my sewing, very easy to pick up for use and stow it away. Thanks for the tips.

One word: BRILLIANT!!! What a lucky girl I am to have found you. You are an expert sewer and sooo smart. Love everything you’re sharing. Thank you!!!!

I am moving to a unit next week, from a home that had a double-garage sized Sewing Studio where I taught]t people to sew. Your ideas are terrific and I will incorporate some of them into my new single bedroom space. I am blessed to have a stotre=room to accommodate my many sewing machines and fabrics . Thank you.