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Sew Your Own Placemats

June 26, 2024 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

Sewing Your Own Placemats: A Stitch Towards Sustainability and Style

Sewing enthusiasts, gather around! Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of DIY placemats—a project that combines creativity, sustainability, and practicality. Whether you’re a seasoned sewist or a beginner with a passion for crafting, making your own placemats is a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your dining table while being kind to our planet.

Eco-Friendly and Stash-Friendly

One of the most compelling reasons to sew your own placemats is the eco-friendly aspect. By choosing sustainable fabrics and repurposing materials from your stash, you’re contributing to a greener world. Sewing your own means less waste, as you can size your placemats to fit your table perfectly, avoiding the one-size-fits-all approach that often leads to excess material.

Moreover, it’s stash-friendly! We all have those leftover fabrics from previous projects, waiting for their moment to shine. Placemats present the perfect opportunity to use up those remnants, reducing your fabric stash and giving new life to those lovely patterns you couldn’t bear to part with.

Styles for Every Taste

When it comes to styles, the sky’s the limit. Classic designs offer timeless elegance, while whimsical patterns bring a playful vibe to your meals. For those special occasions, holiday-themed placemats set the mood, whether it’s spooky accents for Halloween, festive cheer for Christmas, or a patriotic flair for national holidays.

The versatility doesn’t end there. You can experiment with various shapes and sizes, from traditional rectangles to modern hexagons. Mix and match colors and textures to create a dining experience that’s uniquely yours. And let’s not forget the practical side—placemats protect your table from spills and scratches, making them as functional as they are fashionable.

A Roundup of Popular Designs

To inspire your next project, here’s a sneak peek at some of the most popular placemat designs from my collection at A Spoonful of Sugar Designs. Click on the image to discover more details one each pattern.

Cosy Cat Placemat: Make meal time fun with this cute, patchwork cat placemat – perfect for cat lovers everywhere! Featuring a monochromatic patchwork cat, they are purrfectly sized to hold a dinner plate or a pet bowl. 

Dresden Placemat (3 Sizes): Dresden Placemats are perfect for a special afternoon tea and feature a “scrappy” Dresden plate with 16 petals and a coordinating centre, positioned on a low-volume hexagon. Whether you’re hosting a cozy tea party or adding a touch of elegance to your dining table, these placemats are sure to delight.

Bunny Placemat: The Bunny Placemat is a sweet addition to your Easter table. Featuring a gingham bunny complete with fluffy ears and tail, and an English Paper Pieced hexagon flower motif. This adorable Bunny Placemat is perfect for Easter, spring time, or any time of year! 

Farmhouse Pumpkin Placemat: Decorate your table for fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving with this Farmhouse style pumpkin placemat. This is a beginner friendly project. 

Easy Hexagon Trivet & Coasters: Make entertaining fun with this bee-autiful bee-inspired Hexagon Trivet and Coaster set. Combine your favourite printed and solid fabrics in this scrap buster project. The hexagon trivet and coasters can be easily constructed in around an hour using this beginner friendly pdf pattern and they make great gifts. 

Hexie Heart Placemat: The Hexie Heart Placemat is a pretty addition to your table for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, high tea, birthday or any special occasion. The modern hexagon shape is right on trend. Use a range of pretty red and pink fabrics for a traditional look, or use any pretty colour combination – the choice is yours!

Hexie Holiday Placemat: The Hexie Holiday Placemat is a practical seasonal project – perfect for your Christmas table! The modern hexagon shape is right on trend. Use Scandinavian inspired prints for a modern look or use traditional Christmas fabrics – the choice is yours!

Hexie Pumpkin Placemat: The Hexie Pumpkin Placemat is a lovely addition to your table for fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving.

Hexie Star Placemat: The Hexie Star Placemat is a lovely addition to your outdoor table for summer BBQ’s, 4th of July, or super hero themed parties. Use your favourite red, white and blue prints for a patriotic theme. The placemats can be made to coordinate with your table and are easily constructed in an afternoon.

Hexie Bunny Placemat: The Hexie Bunny Placemat is a sweet addition to your table for Easter, spring, birthday or any special occasion.

Each design is crafted with love and attention to detail, ensuring that your homemade placemats are not only beautiful but also durable and easy to care for.

So, why not take up the challenge? Sewing your own placemats is a rewarding endeavor that lets you express your creativity, reduce environmental impact, and enjoy the fruits of your labor every time you sit down to eat. Happy sewing! 🧵✂️🍽️

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