This drying mat also makes a great inexpensive gift or stocking stuffer for some special ones in your life.
How to make drying mat.
Repurpose old towels with this idea.
If you are using heat then make sure to put it on a low mode.
After a careful and thorough cleaning keeping in mind the necessary steps in washing a rubber backing mat read full rubber backing mat cleaning guide here but the mat in the dryer for 20 minutes on tumble dry.
The idea of draining clean dishes is to allow the water to drain off them and for them to air dry.
Sew all seven strips of fabric together to make one giant rectangle.
Until last year sometime i had never heard of dish drying mats.
For diy home decor that maintains a standard of aesthetic appeal and functionality try this dish mat tutorial.
How to make a dish drying mat from old towels around the home that you don t know what to do with.
I ironed all my seams.
In the process of sewing strips of fabric and terry cloth together you ll decrease that overwhelming scrap stash and.
Whether you make this sew easy dish mat to hold those drying cups and saucers or as a means to learn how to sew a placemat you ll be happy you decided to sew it.
Click here to view a tutorial on squaring and cutting your fabric 2.
Cut seven strips of fabric measuring four inches by eighteen inches.
But unless you plan to use them to actually dry your dishes it is not moisture absorption you re looking for.
When washing dishes by hand i d always just gone old school and spread out a kitchen towel or two and set the plates pots and pans on top as i washed and rinsed them.