#Smart stitch sewing machine instructions full#
#Smart stitch sewing machine instructions series#
#Smart stitch sewing machine instructions download#

#Smart stitch sewing machine instructions full#

The full sized sewing machine mat measures 39 1/2вЂі across by 15вЂі under the machine with a 5вЂі drop-down row of front pockets. This mat was created with a total of 126 triangles 90 for the main mat and 36 for the front pocket. Layout and Design to Make a Sewing Machine Mat You now have the perfect patchwork triangle with 1/4вЂі seam allowance included to create a finished 4вЂі tall triangle.Д¬ut all triangles for your patchwork design, see below in Layout and Design to find the total number of triangles needed for your design. Cutting off the points makes it easier to sew the triangles together without the points forming dog ears as you sew. Use this template to cut the points off the three corners of the triangle. Take the second paper template and place it on top of the triangle. When the template is aligned, cut the last edge. The template on the edge of the ruler is now set to cut the last edge. Move the ruler to match up the template edges with the two cut edges. When the ruler is aligned, cut the fabric. Line up the edge of the paper template with the straight cut edge of the fabric so that the flat edge of the paper template on the side of the ruler is set to make the first cut. To use the template, start with one edge of your fabric cut straight. Line up one flat edge with a flat edge of the ruler, and line up the edge of the triangle template with the other edge of the ruler (donвЂ™t worry about cutting off the points of the triangles, weвЂ™ll do that step last). Using clear tape, adhere one template on top of a small quilting ruler. You can cut these equilateral triangles with a special 60 degree ruler, a die cutter, or use my method below for turning a small quilting ruler into a template.Дownload and print two copies of the Triangle Patchwork Template (do not shrink or fit when printing) and cut out with craft scissors. Cutting the Patchwork to Make a Sewing Machine Mat Designing with these triangles is fun because there are so many other shapes you can make with them, like hexagons, arrows, chevrons, or just plain old scrappy patchwork.

#Smart stitch sewing machine instructions series#

Read in LeeвЂ™s series all about cutting triangle patchwork, designing with triangles, and piecing triangles. You can learn all about working with patchwork triangles here at WeAllSew with a great series from quilter Lee Heinrich. IвЂ™m sewing my mat with patchwork triangles that have three equal sides and finish off at 4вЂі tall.

Temporary spray adhesive or quilt basting spray.

Heavyweight fusible craft interfacing cut 22вЂі x 42вЂі.

A wide variety of scraps at least 5вЂі x 5вЂі or larger, or a bunch of fat quarters to cut a total of 126 triangles for the full sized mat, or 98 triangles for a smaller mat.

Patchwork foot of choice (I use Patchwork foot #97D).

Sewing machine (I use a BERNINA 770 QuilterвЂ™s Edition).

#Smart stitch sewing machine instructions download#

Download the Triangle Patchwork TemplateВ or use your favorite method of cutting 60 degree triangles (die cutter or special ruler).And if youвЂ™ve ever suffered from a mat slipping and sliding around on a table top, I have a secret tip to fix that at the end of the tutorial! If you have a smaller machine or donвЂ™t like such a long mat on your work table, IвЂ™ve included measurements to make a smaller size below. It features a quilted patchwork top and a layer of heavyweight interfacing in the backing to prevent sagging. This patchwork sewing machine mat will comfortably fit all BERNINA 7 Series and 8 Series machines. I like my sewing machine mat to be longer than my machine because I have more padded space on the table top, and I have many more pockets on the front of the mat to hold my go-to tools. I made my first sewing machine mat a few years ago from a bit of unused patchwork, and I loved using it! But when I upgraded from a 5 Series to a B 770 QE, my old mat suddenly seemed too small.