How To Straighten A Curled Cutting Mat: Quick Step-By-Step Tutorial

Have your cutting mat gotten warped and curled? Then follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to flatten a warped cutting mat. Just use an iron, a stack of books and a wooden board to fix your bent mat. Watch the extended version of this tutorial: https://youtu.be/9LI88f0W7eA 👖Order my latest book Sewing Jeans: The complete step-by-step guide https://www.thelaststitch.com/sewing-jeans-book ✂️ Shop my sewing books and patterns https://shop.thelaststitch.com/ 📘 My book Master the Coverstitch Machine https://www.thelaststitch.com/master-the-coverstitch-book/ 🏃‍♀️ Get my book Sewing Activewear http://www.thelaststitch.com/sewingactivewear ✂️ Shop my favourite sewing tools https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelaststitch How to flatten a cutting mat 1. Press the mat with an iron Place a pressing cloth on the mat to protect the surface. Place an iron on top (I used medium heat) and press until the surface is warm to the touch. 2. Check the heat of the mat The mat should be warm to touch, but nowhere near scorching heat. 3. Press flat with a wood plank and weights over the warped area Make sure the weights cover a large area, larger than the warp. Because if don't you'll run the risk of just moving the curled area to another spot on the mat. Let the mat cool under pressure. Keep the weights on for a few hours to get the full effect. 4. Remove the weights and check the mat The surface should have begun to flatten, but don't expect it to be totally flat after your first attempt. 5. Repeat the pressing sequence Do this as many times as needed. Sign up to get a quick guide to the best sewing machine stretch seams http://www.thelaststitch.com/knit-sewing-machine-stitches/ ✂️Find me on the Internet✂️ My blog: http://www.thelaststitch.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/laststitch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laststitchsew/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.se/thelaststitchsew/