Need suggestions on how to make one of these...
 

I have seen these and looked them over. They are some kind of a thin dense foam, 1/4 plywood then this same thin dense foam again, they work GREAT and cut down on both the movement and sound of the machine when in use. However it seems a bit expensive.

http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=GAG

I HAVE tried the waffle placemats and the non skid shelf lined stuff, but nothing compares to this :(

Any thoughts or suggestions of something else to try!
Thanks everyone for the help.

Maybe try some automotive headliner. You can get it at Joann's or Hancock Fabrics for about $14/yard. You could get by with 1/2 yard and use a coupon.

There are kids' play mats and anti-fatigue mats for standing on that come in the shape of puzzle pieces. Easily found on Craigslist or in thrift stores. I would imagine a piece cut to size would work quite well.

I use the shelf liner that looks like waffle and is rubber,works great with my Pfaff quilt expression

I have some vinyl placemats that are larger than the item you posted. They came 4 to a package for about $10.00 at Walmart several years ago. Just Google vinyl placemats and you should find something that will work.

I assume you want it not to vibrate - the play mats Monroe mentioned are a great idea. If you don't have a big issue with vibrating you can make a quilted one and add a couple layers of batting.

It kind of looks like the stuff that computer mouse pads are made from.

Martelli will be having a sale at the end of July. I signed up for the Red Line Direct & get emails on upcoming sales. They will also have a sale on their workstations sometime in Aug.

Honestly I think that is the same as the Steady Betty. It's two foam lined vinyl wrapped around boards sandwiched together. The foam back vinyl use to be sold at most upholstery shops and fabric shops for outdoor use. You can iron on the foam side, doesn't hurt the vinyl at all. I'm not a fan of Martelli sales tactics but that price is very reasonable.

I use one of those carpet samples. works great and is a great place to stick your pins while you are sewing.

I also use a carpet sample under my Bernina. Works great for me!

Are you using a plastic folding table for your machine? I use the older type of folding table and don't have that problem. I've also read that the plastic ones should not be used for the sewing machine because of the unsteadiness of the table causing vibration with the machine.

MY yoga mat is now cut to size ,and under my machines. At least it is being used ,LOL....hugs

I have an treadle base with an 3" wood top. The wood came from an tractor trailer floorboard, uses a waffle foam mat under machine, won't move, shake at all. Just saying......

Years ago I bought a rubber typewriter pad to use with my sewing machine. Since they use to "cushion" typewriters to reduce the sound and movement it also worked great for my sewing machine. I'm still using it. Try office supply stores, or Ebay for one.

"Reduces need for servicing".....Sounds like a used car salesman to me! Make a quilted one with a shelf liner back and save a lot of money.

My sister made me a quilted machine pad with pockets across the front. I stitched a piece of the waffle-type shelf liner to the back and it works great. Also, I use a tilt board when I sew, and I stapled the shelf liner all the way around it, so the machine doesn't shift on the board, the board doesn't move on the pad, and the pad doesn't move on the table. Overkill, maybe, but it works.

For one project I needed to lift my sewing machine about 2". I wandered and wandered around Walmart trying to find something cheap that would do the job and found, ta ta ta, a 10.5 x 14.5 x 2 baking pan. Got it home, put the machine on it and - success. But the sewing machine/pan combo threatened to wander around my sewing desk. Plastic, waffle shelf liner to the rescue. Then I added bath a towel between the pan and desk top hoping to quash machine vibration noises. Not perfect silence but much improved. Yeah, it looks jerry-rigged but it does the job and wasn't expensive.

Jerry-rigged or able to buy a new piece of fabric. Jerry-rigged or able to buy a new piece of fabric. What a hard decision.

I pay close attention to the ideas on this board. They are wonderful! For what it's worth, I hope my silliness helps.

Pat

I just bought one of the for the machine and the foot pedal. I haven't tried it yet but it doesn't seem to move like other things I've tried. If it works, it's worth every penny. I think the set was $39.95 from Martelli.

I went to the dollar shop and bought a package of 2 wedge shaped rubber door stops. I put them behind my machine. They raise the machine at an angle so I can see sewing easier and the rubber makes the machine not vibrate or scoot.Cost $1. Good luck Mary

My suggestion would be to get a sturdier table. I have never had fibration on a sturday table, but sewing is almost impossible on a card table, foam mat or not.

I bought the set for foot peddle and machine. Love it and when they have their sale. It is worth every penny. When you get them you will need to air them out for a day or two -- glue makes them really smell bad.

The mats that the home stores and even the dollar tree stores sell for letting your dishes sit to dry are a little thicker than the palcemats and they work pretty good under my machine.

I use a carpeted stair tread. It's the right size and right shape. The machine vibrates much less and doesn't travel. Now if I could find the perfect solution for the foot pedal!

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*** I have a gray mat that I use to have under my typewriter.
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I came across some flexible silicone hot pads-----------big. They are great for non skid. But DD wanted them for hot pads.

Another suggestion might be the foam kneeling pads that gardeners use. They are an inch and a half or so thick which might present a problem.

Smart cookie!

The thick cushy dish drying mats sold at Walmart work great too.

Almost everything that is expensive you can find the same thing just made by a different manufacturer a lot cheaper, might not be top of the line but still does the job. So I AGREE completely with you Onebyone.

I use a piece of 1/2 in thick carpet padding under my portable machines-left over from a carpet job. I also affixed some on all my foot pedals. Now I have no more traveling machines on the table tops or foot pedals on the hardwood floor.

My problem also. I have tile floor, so I just bought a 12" brick paver, set it on rubber shelf line, then put shelf line between it and foot. Nothing EVER slips anymore.

Let us know what you think after you get a chance to use it.