Eco-Friendly Kitchen Mat Craft

Creating an upcycled kitchen sink mat is an easy craft perfect for beginner sewing. You can use old clothing and recycle it into a simple kitchen rug. This is a great project for the whole family and all skill levels.

To Make an Eco-Friendly Upcycled Kitchen Rug You Will Need:

Old Pants
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Canvas or rubber shelf liner
Fabric Glue
Fabric Paint
Other Décor

To get started you need to cut open the pair of jeans or pants you want to upcycle. It works best to cut straight up the two inside seams of the pants. Then cut the legs off. This will give you the two largest pieces of fabric to work with.

Next, go ahead and cut your fabric into strips. I like to make strip that are 5 inches wide and 12 inches long. You will need 6 strips.

Use your sewing machine to sew the strips together. You want to sew the long sides together. Use a ½ inch seam allowance. Once finished you will have a rectangle of fabric 12 inches long and 27 inches wide.

Cut out a coordinating piece of canvas to this same size. Any sturdy non slip fabric will work in place of the canvas if you have something you want to recycle. Leftover rolls of rubber kitchen shelf liner are also a great option for a kitchen mat. Plus they will keep your kitchen rug from sliding around.

Lay the fabric strips you sewed pattern side up on your table. Top off with the canvas pattern side down. Pin around all the edges.

Sew around the rectangle using a ½ inch seam allowance. Be sure to leave an opening on one side that is about 4 inches long. Use this opening to turn the upcycled kitchen floor mat inside out.

Tuck the open pieces of fabric in on the opening and iron them flat. Top stitch around the edge of the recycled kitchen rug to complete the look.

More tips and Ideas for you Upcycled Kitchen Floor Rugs:

Before sewing the top and bottom together you can decorate your upcycled fabric. Fabric paint, stencils, fabric pens, and beads are all great options. This is a great time to create a whole new look or let the kids be creative.

Coordinate your recycled kitchen rug to the holiday and these make wonderful housewarming gifts.

Try using fun recycled fabrics. Vintage hounds tooth pants, old corduroy, and faded denim give great texture to a plain kitchen. You can also cut your recycled clothing to include pockets, buttons, and other details.