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Following the marks you’ve made earlier for the straps, pin the straps onto the Main fabric, then fold over the Inner fabric to sandwich the straps in between.
From that mark, topstitch all around, creating an inner circle. This will be the tunnel for the canvas ribbon to pass through. The pattern comes with a full tutorial and color photos in an easy-to-print PDF. Pattern pieces are computer-generated and color-coded for easy cutting.Pattern includes layers so you can just print off the size you need, an A0 format for printing at a copy shop and a projector format.Decide on fabric choices for each building, tree, shape. Iron your sheet of glue onto the reverse. Cut out the right size in the fabric and then iron into place on the playmat. Use parchment paper to protect your iron. So, by all means, this is not a super unique and original idea, but I think I put my own unique twist on it. Due to the size I suggest usingfabric glue to hold them in place, then stitching along the edges in zigzag to firmly hold them in place. Paint on your central markings on the roads with fabric paint. Sew them together into one large strip. Make sure to put the edges right side together, so the seam doesn’t show.
On the circle of fabric that you want on the bottom of the bag (but will ultimately be on the outside when it’s cinched up), pin the tube of fabric around the entire fabric. There should be about a 5″ gap between the ends of tube (if there isn’t, just cut off a few inches from one of the ends and re-sew.) Make sure to pin the raw edge of the tube on the outside of the circle. After looking at the tutorial, I also discovered the name of this bag – a Swoop Bag. These are pretty pricey, so I was excited to see if I could make one for a fraction of the price. Clip into the seam allowance. Press. Turn right sides out and press, including turning in the edge of the turning gap. Top stitch round the edge. Then stitch round again 1/2″ . This creates atube for feeding the drawstring through. Let’s finish the play mat. Create two small button holes on the external fabric 3/4″ in from the edge.Fold both Main & Inner fabric pieces half, and then half again to create a quarter. Place patter on top of fabric and cut according to pattern. Start by measuring a circle in your fabric. Fold your fabric into quarters. Measure out in a quarter circle with tailors chalk. I added string to mine, holding it tight at the central point then drawing out and round. Once you have one circle use it as your template for the other circle. My circles are 50″across (25″ string). Stitch all around the circle, 3/8 inches in from the edge. Leave an opening of about 4 inches for turning the whole thing inside out. long, 3″ wide strips of fabric(I would use a solid color.) You should have enough left over in scraps from cutting the fabric, but you might want to get a little extra just in case.
When complete, this playmat measures approximately 19.5 x 19.5 inches. If you’d like to make a larger custom size, you may either enlarge the pattern at a copy shop, or use the instructions in the PDF pattern to create your own pattern.
Do you have children, nephews, friends who love playing with cars? Why not create a DIY drawstring car play mat, perfect for storage of cars, plus play. I love how with the addition of a drawstring means the play mat pulls up into draw string bag. So easy to tidy away when the child has finished playing.
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