Let’s Make a Pad to Help Move that Heavy Mixer

I absolutely adore my Kitchen Aid mixer, but let’s be real – it’s a bit of a heavyweight. So, I came up with a nifty and affordable solution: a homemade sliding mat for the mixer. It’s super easy to make, and you can whip up a couple in no time – handy for when they need a wash!

I used a bandana from the dollar store and some old quilt batting for mine. The bandana was just what I had lying around, but you can use any fabric you like. Same goes for the batting – an old t-shirt, towel, or a piece of blanket would work just as well. It’s all about being resourceful, just like my Mom used to say, “Necessity is the mother of invention.”

I didn’t take photos when I made mine, but don’t worry, it’s really simple:

Fold the edges of the bandana about a quarter inch and iron them down.
Fold the bandana in half and give it another press, making sure the edges line up nicely.
Cut the batting a quarter inch smaller than the folded bandana.
Sandwich the batting inside the bandana and pin the edges ready for sewing.
Sew along all four edges, getting as close to the edge as you can.
Finally, add some quilting stitches – I hand sewed around the basic shapes, but feel free to get creative with circles, letters, or random patterns.

And there you have it, your very own mixer mat!

As you can tell my mat is well used. It gets tugged all over. I love it!

Tip:

I like to keep my mixer equipment together. It’s just easier and more efficient. Line the bowl with a clean tea towel so you don’t scratch it. Put your attachments and the loosely coiled cord inside the bowl and fold the towel in over it. Voila! Dust free and you know where it is.

Until next time friends…