![]() This is why my go-to material for diy placemats is quilting cotton. You want it to be easily washable, it must stand the warmth radiating from your plate (or casserole) - and you probably love it when the materials are available in tons of colors and prints. Just a few more questions to answer for my readers (you): What is the best fabric for placemats? Make a few more using the same placemat pattern (same sizing!) and you've got a lovely diy Valentines day set! I hope you've enjoyed this how to make a placemat tutorial. This is one of my placemats with a double topstitching: In addition to making the placemat prettier, it will also make the outer edge more stable. To add more style, you can topstitch again, this time ½" (1.3cm) away from the original topstitching seam, or even farther away, like 1 inch (2.5 cm). my 4mm would mean something between 6 and 7 stitches per inch. Call me crazy, but I go all the way up to 4 mm and it always looks good! (recalculating. Oh, and your topstitching will look prettier if you use a longer stitch length than usual. Topstitch around the entire placemat using a seam allowance of up to ¼" (0.7cm) - this will close the turning gap, too. Turn the raw edges on the turning hole towards the inside and press, too. Turn right side out, poke the corners out and press well. See how to clip corners and make sewing easier. Usually, I'd fuse the fleece to the fabric I plan to have facing down, for the most part. ![]() Step 2 - Add Fusible fleeceĪdd fusible fleece to the back of one fabric piece. Step 1 - Cut Your Fabric And Fusible FleeceĬut two 18" by 14" rectangles from your fabric and one rectangle from fusible fleece - this one should be smaller by an inch both in width and length. But bear in mind that placemats get really pretty when made in sets. I'll give directions to make one placemat, so I don't confuse you with multiples of pieces required. How To Make A Placemat that is reversible matching thread, sewing machine, iron, pins or sewing clips, scissorsĪlso, good to have: rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and a self-healing cutting mat (I have 5 of them, all these by Olfa)įor detailed tips on what fabric is best for placemats, and what interfacing/batting/fleece to use, see the end of this tutorial.half the fabric size of fusible fleece, interfacing, or batting.2 fat quarters or half-yard of fabric per placemat.Short on time? Save this tutorial to Pinterest for later using this linkand so you're ready when it's time to sew: Supplies And Tools to Sew Diy placemats Supplies: Next come supplies and a step-by-step tutorial. If your tabletop space is limited, feel free to adjust the sizing, good alternatives are 18 by 13", or even 14" by 11" still works great on smaller tables. ![]() I made them a bit smaller to go with another set I've already got (Love mixing and matching? Me too!)īut there is no hard rule about the sizing of your diy placemats. Where I live, the standard size for rectangular placemats is 45 by 35cm (18" by 14"). Join the FREE 7-part email course and make 6 beautiful items for your home! You'll love it! What is the Best Size for A Diy Placemat? And they mix and match so well with this diy Valentines mug rug!Īnd they are reversible, just in case you change your mind and want to change the color! Now to think which of these free table runner patterns I should use to make a matching table runner.ĮDIT - This tutorial is part of the new SewPretty HOME series - it's free: ![]() This way, I can always add a few pompoms, a heart decoration and here it is - a perfect Valentines' dinner setting. Looks like you'll have to take my word for it LOL). I made these cute and super fast diy placemats to add a little color and style to our Valentines' dinner - the easy way! Actually, I did not want to use them just on Valentine's day, so I skipped the hearts on fabric and used one of my fav floral prints from my stash (it sparkles! But I can't convince my camera to show that, sorry. This pattern for placemat is super simple, in fact these diy placemats are probably the easiest home sewing project you could ever do - mix and match with this pillow cover and these diy napkins! or make your dining room look beautiful with this diy table runner.īack to our placemats.This diy envelope pillowcase (Easy To Sew + BEAUTIFUL!!).Trinket Tray And Pencil Holder - Free Pattern. ![]() If you like sewing for home, check out these popular patterns too: ![]()
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