How To Make A Roll Up Chalkboard Mat

Allow the paint to cure for a full 24 hours.

How to make a roll up chalkboard mat.

Find a 1 2 yard of coordinating grosgrain ribbon and place along right edge of chalkboard fabric pockets. Insert chalk holder into mat. This clever roll upchalk mat is ideal for taking out. Top stitch lines to make individual slots for the chalk.

Makes a great party favor or the perfect gift to stuff into an easter basket this spring. 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. It even includes little pockets next to the drawing area for storing chalk and a small eraser. May 27 by anne weaver.

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. Throw them in tow for long car rides or to play with just about anywhere. March 28 by anne weaver. Learn to sew the chalk mat roll up.

Insert a size 90 needle to stitch through all the layers. You could also try places like. Photo from maggie muggins designs. Machine baste or glue stick the chalkboard to the fabric.

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. Sarah from the split stitch shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a roll up chalkboard and dry erase drawing mat. Roll up chalk mat with pockets. When the glue is dry apply a thin even coat of clear chalkboard paint in a horizontal direction over the top of the placemat.

Maggie from maggie muggins designs shares a tutorial showing how to make this fun roll up chalk mat. 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. Stitch the ribbon to cover the raw edges.