Interior Design Ideas for Your Modern Home: Placemat Tutorial

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">How To Make a Placemat</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMH4bb1NlpJPuavF3XVSjRP174y-w-KUkg4modVa2SQbYXINIZOAF_w0blE7c9LxoX5ebyRq2vQq88bgnkR6zF26c2xQCfKB3kSUtlG__bS6GbSjQZXIBk0VJeMjzonYL2NsmDCPg1YQVd/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMH4bb1NlpJPuavF3XVSjRP174y-w-KUkg4modVa2SQbYXINIZOAF_w0blE7c9LxoX5ebyRq2vQq88bgnkR6zF26c2xQCfKB3kSUtlG__bS6GbSjQZXIBk0VJeMjzonYL2NsmDCPg1YQVd/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7229.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">P</span>lacemats serve mulitpurposes at the table. They are utilitarian and add <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">beauty</span>. They act as a barrier between a table and the elements of a meal! They <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">define</span> space. </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">H</span>ere at<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;"> StoneGable</span> placemats are an <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">everyday</span> part of setting a table!  Finding a placemat that is <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">perfect</span> for a tablescape is not always easy. When I  envision a table and cannot find the right placemats or napkins I make them myself. To view the complete <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">daisy tablescape</span> these placemats and napkins were made for click <a href="http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/2010/07/welcome-to-39th-tuesday-tea-for-two-and.html">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">P</span>lacemat, like napkins, are quite easy to make.  With a few basic materials and a sewing machine a couple of placemats can be <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">whipped</span> up in about an hour. To learn how to make a miter cornered <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">napkin </span>click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/02/making-napkins-with-mitered-corners-sew.html">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj_UX8f2SSjP6LjXE_xADx53J5o83t0PK1h2M4YAtgo6PZSncpb-ow47rC8awFNHGadw8lqVzsM3IYBpSIk2c3pYdjKedj-vfyHDizXl60pZSt4959rBaoTgeI9PG187DLQZbhI0WODEq/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj_UX8f2SSjP6LjXE_xADx53J5o83t0PK1h2M4YAtgo6PZSncpb-ow47rC8awFNHGadw8lqVzsM3IYBpSIk2c3pYdjKedj-vfyHDizXl60pZSt4959rBaoTgeI9PG187DLQZbhI0WODEq/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7190.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable Placemats</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">material for placemats</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">placemat batting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">trim~ wider than 1/2 inch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">embellishments</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fabric glue</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">thread</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">W</span>ash and dry fabric. Iron.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he placemat I made was 13 1/2 by 21 inches. Double fabric and cut out a 14 1/2 x 22 inch rectangle. You should have 2 pieces of 14 1/2 x 22. Use a 1/2 inch seam allowence for all sewing. Press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKdiGW8cwLra4EV5csctSCNtvDr6J7OB_Mb-el4Hzin266XBUvc7eu-Okr6W5cMLi0PT_TxDfAF0KGuSHc0DaNWAOA2RpGkGJBEHkOf7rxOHqNv8a6hjmMUELdNjnIMK2WmrM0JvYnK7X/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKdiGW8cwLra4EV5csctSCNtvDr6J7OB_Mb-el4Hzin266XBUvc7eu-Okr6W5cMLi0PT_TxDfAF0KGuSHc0DaNWAOA2RpGkGJBEHkOf7rxOHqNv8a6hjmMUELdNjnIMK2WmrM0JvYnK7X/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7176.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ut out one piece of batting 15 x 24.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7igKVqXgiNZSc45sVyP8edeV8mrvg52JKKg8Oi_Bbi4ycB5YmGW9I-t_zNfsvTGB1qmSEd8z4U2aKH72D0DIt-GhcpuikQVOAXPph9G-JkVebddmo80eLGfVoDyJNl95Ir4fH6yeyXYp/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7igKVqXgiNZSc45sVyP8edeV8mrvg52JKKg8Oi_Bbi4ycB5YmGW9I-t_zNfsvTGB1qmSEd8z4U2aKH72D0DIt-GhcpuikQVOAXPph9G-JkVebddmo80eLGfVoDyJNl95Ir4fH6yeyXYp/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7179.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">P</span>ut<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;"> RIGHT</span> sides of material together together. Make sure they are evenly matched. Stack fabric and batting,  putting the batting on the bottom and lay the material on the top of the batting. Batting will be larger than fabric, so center the 2 layers of fabric on the batting. Pin fabric to batting around the edges of the fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTY9HBSEF3NN8tM9Vby7xYl3tPH0QdhxaMgKS8cjAzC0mEWDTWhQNUK_NaRpmFJote_WLy9IrLhaWr052a5i6Wv-RhV_-23uyK7n45jEShvHTIfjljR3zvqcJ_3r0qf5g4YStxRKZqNJEY/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTY9HBSEF3NN8tM9Vby7xYl3tPH0QdhxaMgKS8cjAzC0mEWDTWhQNUK_NaRpmFJote_WLy9IrLhaWr052a5i6Wv-RhV_-23uyK7n45jEShvHTIfjljR3zvqcJ_3r0qf5g4YStxRKZqNJEY/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7187.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">M</span>ark off 2-3 inch that you will not sew on on of the long sides of your placemats. This is where you will turn your fabric to the right side. I mark this with a fabric marker (see blue line).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HH_JOMwrTxYPqNF6C8AT8E57Seh6JPgRi4P8pr7FwHWKOrYFHm1qs9exulW52kLkJ8HO8ZhuY4_mGTKH9voCVHezn9x1WzyPmOa3mF2rwnMl_nAnUbf9BaO0EzzxTScdsWJoaRdS12gQ/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HH_JOMwrTxYPqNF6C8AT8E57Seh6JPgRi4P8pr7FwHWKOrYFHm1qs9exulW52kLkJ8HO8ZhuY4_mGTKH9voCVHezn9x1WzyPmOa3mF2rwnMl_nAnUbf9BaO0EzzxTScdsWJoaRdS12gQ/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7186.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">I</span>f you are adding trim, add it<strong> between</strong> the two layers of fabric. Make sure the edges of the trim are flush with the edges of the fabric and that the trim is more than 1/2 inch in width so it will show after it is sewn into the placemat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">I </span>only add trim to the short ends of the placemats. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWBjXmznxDYWKkk158tt75oWh8c2CJgtgRlMFh2qISqcwAjo_mtVDN0YO6ho7AD9RVpDSAOUVV28jiSy9OccZUJAjaceGgEQ148jrxyQQPeJB6SBkXwPYyxdGu8Q3bbHIColJnEOkMGr5/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWBjXmznxDYWKkk158tt75oWh8c2CJgtgRlMFh2qISqcwAjo_mtVDN0YO6ho7AD9RVpDSAOUVV28jiSy9OccZUJAjaceGgEQ148jrxyQQPeJB6SBkXwPYyxdGu8Q3bbHIColJnEOkMGr5/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7182.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhoTFLRsTyyrYphoU78wjrtguR2q28r9g-eiB1-JRXWZWaku6YWhI-2dJqZoLWAx7VaihfSFnuuDEDDJaGluQWkELEMyaAc-u6g_4ohTguMtHuEYNpPSnFrRMxnj-FfokNo-oN52dpvZn/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhoTFLRsTyyrYphoU78wjrtguR2q28r9g-eiB1-JRXWZWaku6YWhI-2dJqZoLWAx7VaihfSFnuuDEDDJaGluQWkELEMyaAc-u6g_4ohTguMtHuEYNpPSnFrRMxnj-FfokNo-oN52dpvZn/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7183.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">P</span>in, Pin, Pin! I line everything up and pin it all in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpscb5NosBzuWbUH4Ce1J-O7kU5irYm8lp5J28REqzq_y2YOmPvKLHKHUvnpYFxQF7qlaec0N5yBaEjgXQ04lcN1oskECl6Kbf5NZtRbUh4PMxx_sSAf4ok0vBFeZAz70M9bnJ27ggLjq5/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpscb5NosBzuWbUH4Ce1J-O7kU5irYm8lp5J28REqzq_y2YOmPvKLHKHUvnpYFxQF7qlaec0N5yBaEjgXQ04lcN1oskECl6Kbf5NZtRbUh4PMxx_sSAf4ok0vBFeZAz70M9bnJ27ggLjq5/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7185.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">S</span>ew around all edges starting and stopping at the marked openings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>urn the top layer of the fabric to the right side through the opening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">P</span>ress placemat, and  whip stitch opening closed. Press again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPo443jq0i74D4yx5B-Xu_Yaua18XasEPdz6ubIf9Soi8RecdDFlCF2REDBU0EKEsl1Z9lgULnSCeGlGuklM4ElhroMuyLP2R7MCUQ5JYTs_VGgCWpGUSUjtG6R2bWwQ_VDPd5aGc7XJp/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPo443jq0i74D4yx5B-Xu_Yaua18XasEPdz6ubIf9Soi8RecdDFlCF2REDBU0EKEsl1Z9lgULnSCeGlGuklM4ElhroMuyLP2R7MCUQ5JYTs_VGgCWpGUSUjtG6R2bWwQ_VDPd5aGc7XJp/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7189.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">G</span>lue embellishments to placemat with fabric glue. I used a pretty little daisy trim and cut it apart. Position the embellishment on the ends of the placemat where it can be seen!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0x1k0i4JUZszpY8E4Rub5zDuPdPiD08oOi7tb1-s-xpgN4wv8Vt7gNOXJBAnMvq2xZZ6Whom667EF5YczG8KZYASdg0sENmnF-XYlQ_Ahxzw_r4ydDwLS-uBPYN-JXyHU7hNTQBCJype/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7290.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0x1k0i4JUZszpY8E4Rub5zDuPdPiD08oOi7tb1-s-xpgN4wv8Vt7gNOXJBAnMvq2xZZ6Whom667EF5YczG8KZYASdg0sENmnF-XYlQ_Ahxzw_r4ydDwLS-uBPYN-JXyHU7hNTQBCJype/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7290.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>o wash: Wash by hand or in the machine on a gentle cycle. Line dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3k6pinpKnsLZy0F9EW9yFp_tm97Fczb7TRcyD1OpYNa6kYItl3R5rgueeb6gtx3j7ZdwGManvVu-VGifJoqf0l9II0waVJx13K8fA4A9qkzKWvExf7VdKOVnF2zrISUMUinFP7eyXiAua/s1600/IMG_7430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3k6pinpKnsLZy0F9EW9yFp_tm97Fczb7TRcyD1OpYNa6kYItl3R5rgueeb6gtx3j7ZdwGManvVu-VGifJoqf0l9II0waVJx13K8fA4A9qkzKWvExf7VdKOVnF2zrISUMUinFP7eyXiAua/s640/IMG_7430.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">M</span>aking placemats can be a fun, economical and <span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">beautiful </span>way to enhance your table!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVcB4rmwykDiOKIBG5z1K63nO8EzglXt_OKSzI4rnJrhKjEuQ1bqIYlFOIafJMRzWnnsgBQ9Vcp6gSqvDzIVXBoYvz0k_sKaXVVnxv2eKSeExHJhg5Oj5RZ5ixmOn4oO9MOaxI9oTT5Gt/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVcB4rmwykDiOKIBG5z1K63nO8EzglXt_OKSzI4rnJrhKjEuQ1bqIYlFOIafJMRzWnnsgBQ9Vcp6gSqvDzIVXBoYvz0k_sKaXVVnxv2eKSeExHJhg5Oj5RZ5ixmOn4oO9MOaxI9oTT5Gt/s640/Copy+of+IMG_7242.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am participating in<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> Tickled Pink</span> at 504 Main. This wonderful weekly blog party gives me a go-to for all the best and brightest blogs! Visit Holly and you will be tickled pink too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.504main.com/"><img alt="504 Main" src="http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Holly7081/Grab_button_150-1-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am participating in<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;"> Metamorphosis Monday</span> at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/07/welcome-to-79th-metamorphosis-monday.html">Between Naps On The Porch</a>. Susan, our hostess has a beautiful post  about an amazing house she toured. 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