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It’s super easy to whip up pretty placemats using this handy kit. Simply iron the fabric to the mat then attach a coordinating binding. We created matching napkins and rings using bold Art Gallery fabrics to make a statement dinner set.
Make a place mat
Cut two rectangles of fabric, slightly larger than the pre-cut mats from the kit, one from yellow patterned material and one from blue. Lay one piece face down onto the ironing board, position a placemat on top, making sure the edges are levelled with the pattern on the fabric. Place the remaining rectangle on top with the right side facing out, again squaring the pattern with the edges of the mat. Place a cloth on top then press. Turn the piece over and repeat the process. Trim the excess fabric close to the edges of the mat.
Next make the bias binding. The bias of a piece of fabric is a 45o angle from the selvage of the fabric. The strips need to be 4cm wide and as long as the fabric will allow. You may need to join the bias strips to make enough to attach to the four sides of the mat, do this by laying and stitching the two ends at right angles to eac
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