DIY Placemats- Easy Beginner Sewing Project

I have been wanting to make something like table place mat this for a long time.

(Say Yes to Hoboken)

I got some fabric a few weeks ago thinking I was going to make a new tote with it, but decided to make a few place mats with it instead. They looked pretty easy, and I was excited to finally have place mats. Well, I made the place mats, and then began working on the freezer paper stencil place settings (the plate, and utensils you see on the place mat above). I finished a plate in the middle of one of my pace mats, and hated how it came out. I couldn't bring myself to do the rest of them. So for now, I am leaving my place mats how they are. I may try to sew fabric cut outs on to my place mats next time I make a batch.

Materials to make 4 placemats
2 yards of fabric- this can be two yards of the same fabric, or 2 different coordinating fabrics
sewing machine
coordinating thread
iron
(I didn't use interfacing, but I will next time I make place mats. I recommend using interfacing.)

Pre wash and iron your fabric.
Cut out (4) 12.5" x 19" rectangles in each fabric (you should have 8 rectangles total)

Place 2 right sides together and pin all the way around.

Sew using a 1/2" seam allowance leaving a 3 inch gap for turning.
Clip the corners, and trim any excess from the sides.

Turn fabric right side out, and press.
Top stitch all the way around using a 1/8" or as close as you can get it, closing the opening. & you're done!

  This project is so easy, and you'll be so proud when you can tell your dinner guests you made the place mats. It's a great project for beginner seamstresses. 

I would love for you to send pictures of your completed place mats! HootandBumble@gmail.com