Turn a Placemat Into a Charging Holder for Your Tablet or Kindle
by
Sandra Allen
(IC: homeowner)
2 Materials
This was a labor of love but turned out to be just what I needed. With just three place mats, you can do this too!
I have a chair that eats things like remotes, scissors, and Kindles. Yep, you read that right. When I sit and charge the Kindle it has to be on the floor. I once thought the cable kid had stolen it as it had slid down into the side of the cushion
So... I bought 3 used place mats for .99 and with my hot glue gun, went to town. Not having my sewing machine with me right now, I glued everything into place. You could do a nicer job sewing it, but this turned out quite handy too.
Give yourself some room to make sure the fabric is just right. Once that hot glue is on there...it's on there.
With the fronts down, glue two mats together. I just zig-zagged back and forth then laid a butter knife on the glue till it cooled. You might want a strip of fabric to lay down on the seam, but this worked just as well.
Then, with the right sides up, lay the third face up too, above the edge of the second one.
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Suggested materials:
- Thrift store place mats (St. Vincents at 3/.99)
- Hot glue gun (Have at home.)
Published June 15th, 2016 1:21 AM
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Happy Days Hometalker on May 16, 2018
Great idea ! I have a table runner begging to become a charging holder !
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