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Indoor/Outdoor Exercise Mat

Supplies

  • Two 28" x 49" (71 x 125cm) thick terry cloth bath towels
  • One 26" x 47" (66 x 120 cm) 1" or 1½" (2.5 or 3.8cm) thick foam cushion-cut to order at many fabric/upholstery stores
  • Two 30" (76cm) elasticized trim strips 2" (5cm) wide
Instructions

Assemble: With right sides together, pin towels along 3 sides. Stitch ¼" (6mm) seam allowances along pinned edges. Trim corners. Turn right side out. Insert foam cushion. Slipstitch open end closed.

Optional: For easy laundering, apply a zipper, snap tape or Velcro across the opening instead of stitching it closed.

Bands: With right sides together, whipstitch raw ends of elastic strips forming circular bands. Turn and slide 1 band over each end of rolled mat.

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