• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Polka Dot Chair logo

  • SEWING
    • Free Sewing Patterns
    • Bag Sewing Patterns
    • Costumes Sewing Tutorials
    • Apparel Sewing Patterns
    • Learn to Sew
    • Beginner Friendly Sewing Projects
    • Hand Embroidery Patterns
    • Tips & Techniques
    • All Sewing
  • QUILTING
    • Quilt Block Patterns
    • Learn to Quilt
    • Free Quilt Patterns
    • Quilt Patterns
    • All Quilting
  • CRAFTS
    • Disney
    • Cricut
    • Printables
    • All Crafts
  • HOLIDAYS
    • Seasonal Projects
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • All Holidays
  • TUTORIALS
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • My Fabric Collections
    • Published Books
    • Press
    • FAQ’s
    • Contact
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • SHOP
menu icon
go to homepage
  • SHOP
  • TUTORIALS
  • SEWING
  • QUILTING
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • CRAFTS
  • HOLIDAY PROJECTS
  • ABOUT
    • Published Books
    • My Fabric Collections
  • CONTACT
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • SHOP
    • TUTORIALS
    • SEWING
    • QUILTING
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • CRAFTS
    • HOLIDAY PROJECTS
    • ABOUT
      • Published Books
      • My Fabric Collections
    • CONTACT
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Sewing

    Solar System Mug Rug Pattern

    Updated: Jun 8, 2022 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

    This cute little mug rug is the perfect snack mat for homework time or home school time. The Space theme is perfect for back to school or as a way to celebrate the recent rocket launches! Stitch one up simply with this free Solar System Mug Rug Sewing Pattern.

    Colorful fabric Solar System mug rug on white wood table

    Amy Chappell is sharing the CUTEST tutorial with us today! She’s teaching us how to make a Solar System Mug Rug! As a huge fan of space myself, my inner geek is super happy with how this project turned out.

    Table of Contents
    • Space Themed Solar System Mug Rug Tutorial
    • How to Get the Pattern
    • More Mug Rug Patterns

    Space Themed Solar System Mug Rug Tutorial

    I have a daughter who loves space, I mean, really loves it. I decided to sew her up a Solar System Mug Rug for her to take to college and keep on her desk.

    Colorful fabric Solar System mug rug on white wood table

    Mug rugs are so great for keeping moisture off furniture and catching small spills and they are fun to have and use too! This mug rug would make a fantastic gift for a space enthusiast, teacher, or both! You need very little fabric to sew one up and just a few other supplies. Let’s get started.

    Colorful fabric Solar System mug rug on white wood table

    And if you want to make a mug rug, but don’t really want a spacey one, this rainbows and sunshine mug rug might be just what you’re looking for.

    Colorful fabric Solar System mug rug on white wood table
    solar system fabric supplies and pattern on white table

    How to Get the Pattern

    Fill out the form above and we will email you a link to get the pattern to trace for the mug rug.

    Colorful fabric Solar System mug rug on white wood table

    Solar System Mug Rug Pattern

    Amy Chappell
    Create a Mug Rug with a fun Space theme with our free pattern. This project would be perfect to use as a "snack mat" for homework time.
    Finished size: Approx. 6" x 9"
    5 from 1 vote
    Pin It! Share by Email Share on Facebook
    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Active Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 2 hours hrs

    Equipment

    • Sewing Machine
    • Basic Sewing Tools
    • Rotary Cutter
    • Cutting Mat
    • Small Sharp Scissors

    supplies

    Fabric

    • 1 piece You will need a background fabric for your solar system cut to 9” X 6” I am using shades basic by Riley Blake designs, and a glow in the dark constellation fabric, also by Riley Blake designs from their NASA line
    • 4-6 scraps Scraps of fabric for your planets and sun
    • 1 piece Backing fabric cut to 9 ½ ” X 6 ½”
    • 1 piece Batting or fleece cut to 9 ½” X 6 ½”
    • 1 piece HeatnBond Lite or other sewable fusible adhesive
    • 1 piece Binding fabric cut to 32” X 2 ¼”

    Template Pattern

    • Solar System mug rug pattern

    Instructions
     

    Create Quilt Sandwich:

    • Place your backing fabric wrong side up on your working surface.
    • Line up your batting with your backing fabric.
      3 colors of gray fabric on white table
    • Center the background fabric in the center of the batting, right side up. Baste or pin the layers in place.

    Prepare Applique piece:

    • Trace the planets and sun onto the paper side of your HeatnBond lite, labeling each one as you go. (make sure you trace the reversed sun image)
      circle applique pieces ironed onto yellow fabric on white table
    • Cut out each shape leaving a slight margin around each one.
    • Fuse the adhesive to the wrong side of the corresponding fabric for that planet/sun.
    • Cut out the pattern piece along the traced line. *leave the paper backing on for now.

    Sew orbit lines and add planets:

    • Cut out the mug rug template from the pattern.
      mug rug in process photo showing partially torn away pattern paper
    • Cut away the paper along the orbit line of Pluto.
    • Pin the pattern to the background fabric, lining up the edges of the paper template with the edges of the background fabric.
    • Sew along the rounded edge of the pattern.
      mug rug in process photo showing partially torn away pattern paper
    • Remove the paper backing from the Pluto pattern piece.
    • Slide the applique piece underneath the paper pattern and line it up with the planet markings on the orbit line.
    • Fuse the planet into place.
      mug rug in process photo showing partially torn away pattern paper
    • Cut away the paper pattern on the next orbit line.
    • Repeat the steps outlined above, sewing along the pattern piece to create the orbit line, placing and fusing the planet in place.
    • Continue the steps until all the orbits are sewn and planets are in place.

    Finish the Solar System Mug rug:

    • Sew around each planet and sun using either a narrow zig zag stitch or a straight stitch.
      Colorful fabric Solar System mug rug on white wood table
    • Trim away the excess batting and fabric from the mug rug.
    • Sew binding around the mug rug using your favorite method.
    • You now have a place to keep your mug that is out of this world. 😉 Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.

    Notes

    A Few Tips:
    You are not sewing through the paper, but are using it as a guide. Make sure the paper is pinned to the mug rug in the same spot after each trimming. 
    As you work you will trim the paper away a little bit at a time. 
    PRINT
    Tried this tutorial?Let us know how it was!

    I hope you have fun with this little bit of creative sewing! If you want more mug rug inspiration, this mini rainbow mug run is a bright and cheerful sew.

    And if you are looking for some more seasonal sewing, these fabric pumpkins are a blast to stitch up ,

    and I even have an expanded version in my Etsy shop with a PDF and 5 pumpkin sizes!

    No matter what you make, I hope you have fun!

    About the Designer

    Amy Chappell Bio Photo

    Hi! My name is Amy Chappell and I blog over at Ameroonie Designs. I currently live in Wyoming with my husband and 6 kids. I love being a mom but needed an outlet that would give me something to do that stayed done, enter sewing and creating. Love the satisfaction of taking fabric and ideas and making something new. I also love that blogging has given me a way to meet new people and find a community of amazing people who love fabric and sewing as much as I do.
    xoxo,
    Amy
    Ameroonie Designs
    www.amerooniedesigns.com

    More Mug Rug Patterns

    Embroidered Hexie Mug Rug Pattern

    Valentine Themed Mug Rug Pattern

    Wool Applique Winter Themed Mug Rug/Table Mat

    Santa’s Snack Mat- Christmas Themed Snack Mat/Mug Rug Pattern

    Colorful fabric Solar System mug rug on white wood table

    More Projects You May Enjoy

    • girl throwing giant pillow outdoors
      DIY Giant Floor Pillow Pattern
    • two brightly colored pillows with jockey silk applique on gray chair
      DIY Derby Jockey Silks Pillows
    • collage image with minky fabric and baby blanket
      How to Sew with Minky Fabric: Easy Tips for a Beginner
    • pink patchwork pincushion on gingham paper with sewing notions
      Charming Patchwork Pincushion Tutorial

    • Share
    • Email

    About Author

    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. lee says

      August 26, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      I love it! Thank you for the tutorial!

      Reply
    2. Rosemary says

      August 30, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      I submitted my email address to obtain the password to get the pattern for the Solar System Mug Rug Pattern, but I never received a confirmation of my email nor a link to the pattern. What more can I do?

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        August 31, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        I noticed that you have a yahoo email address. They are notorious for sending our emails to spam. Double check that it didn’t land in your spam folder on accident.

        Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        August 31, 2020 at 1:39 pm

        Actually, I checked you are already subscribed. You can just go right to the downloads page to get the template. If it asks for your email enter it again, then let it “think” for a second. It will unlock for you.

        Reply
    3. Patti says

      August 30, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      Oh!!! Isn’t the solar system mug rug just so cute?! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hello! It’s nice to meet you.

    I’m Melissa. I like to design things, like fabric, printables, and projects.

    I’m also a Mom and a Maker. I am like most of you, just trying to do my best every day. Some days I succeed, many days I fail.  I find joy in creating, if you do too, then I hope that you find something here bring a little “happy” to your life.  Find out more about me here.

    COPYRIGHT POLICY

    All my images and text are copyrighted. You may NOT use any images from this site in any kind of Video (this includes YouTube). If you would like to feature my work, you may use ONE (1) NON-COLLAGED image and must “follow” link back to my original blog post. You may NOT edit, crop, or change my images in any way without written permission. You MAY NOT print out or copy and distribute any text, images or patterns from this site. All patterns, content, instructions, and templates are for personal use ONLY! Thank you! Violators will be reported.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimers
    • About Melissa
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Pinterest

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • FAQ
    • Press
    • Published Books
    • Fabric Collections

    Welcome to the Polka Dot Chair! Here you’ll find easy, step-by-step, sewing, quilting, and crafting projects. We design projects for Makers of all skill levels. Beginners are welcome!

    DISCLAIMER:

    While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content on this website, the information is made available without warranty of any kind. The Polka Dot Chair accepts no responsibility or liability, whether direct or indirect, as to the currency or accuracy of the information, nor any consequence of its uses. This website is not intended to substitute the advice of a professional.

    Copyright © 2022 Polka Dot Chair

    [ Placeholder content for popup link ] WordPress Download Manager - Best Download Management Plugin