How to Make Placemats

Learn how to make placemats with a 1/2 yard of fabric!. This is a great beginner sewing project and can use the prettiest fabric!

Supplies:

– For one placemat: 1/2 yard of fabric for a placemat that matches front to back OR two fat quarters of coordinating fabric – 1 yard of interfacing – Sewing tools – Sewing machine

STEP 1

Cut the fabric to be 18.5 inches wide and 14.5 inches tall. Cut two for each placemat.

STEP 2

Cut the interfacing to be 18.5 inches wide and 14.5 inches tall. Cut two for each placemat.

STEP 3

Fuse the interfacing pieces to the back of the fabric pieces.

STEP 4

Place the two pieces of fabric right sides together and pin around the edges.

Sew around the edges and corners with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

STEP 5

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