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#Cover desk with fabric how to

Place your back fabric right side down on your table. Back portion of desk mat Step 3 Sew FrontĪpply your fusible fleece to the wrong side of your front fabric according to the manufacturer’s directions. The zigzag stitch reduces fraying of the grip fabric. Sew each of the 3 strips in place with a narrow zigzag stitch centred along the edges of the grip fabric. Pin the other two strips of grip fabric ~ 1 cm (1/2”) from the short edges of the back fabric. If you are using 3 strips of grip fabric (each as deep as your finished mat) pin 1 strip of grip fabric centred along the centre of your back fabric. If your grip fabric is the same size as your back fabric, baste the layers together ~3 mm (~1/8”) from the perimeter. Place grip fabric right side up on top of it and pin in place. Place your back fabric right side up on your table. Materials for desk mat Step 2 Sew backing

I didn’t have enough grip fabric to cover the entire back of my desk mat so I cut 3 strips that were 5 cm wide by 31 cm deep. You may also cut your grip fabric the same size. For my 58 cm wide and 31 cm deep desk mat, I cut my pieces 58 cm by 31 cm.

Cut your backing, front, fusible fleece and vinyl (if using) this size. Seam allowance: 1/8” (0.3 cm) Step 1 Cut materialsĭecide what part of your desk you wish to cover and measure it.

1/4” wide double-fold bias tape: 178 cm + some to overlap + some for mitring corners.

Grip fabric: 58 x 31 cm or 15 cm x 31 cm.

Back fabric: 58 x 31 cm 100% quilting weight cotton.

Front fabric: 58 x 31 cm 100% quilting weight cotton.

The materials listed below are for a desk mat that is 58 cm by 31cm, but you can make your desk mat any size. My keyboard shelf is 58 cm wide and 31 cm deep. This Sewn By Tanya project is for personal use only. This is due to mouse use and also an unfortunate incident with packing tape. A large area of the wood grain finish has worn away. In addition to a few scratches and dings from moving, the keyboard shelf is in bad shape. Now, three years later, it shows considerably more signs of wear. When I purchased my second hand desk it showed signs of wear.

#Cover desk with fabric how to

This post is a how to sew a desk mat tutorial. I wasn’t able to buy a desk mat that would fit my keyboard shelf, so I decided to sew one. They also provide a soft and comfortable surface for working on. Desk mats (aka desk pads) protect the surface of your desk/table from wear.