How To Sew A Reversible Placemat

Is your dining room table in need of a bit of style or color? How about making some reversible placemats! Check out our tutorial to see how quick and easy this project is.
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[@karodora]

I've been sewing for years, and your tutorial is excellent for beginning sewers. Your voice and camera work are very well done.

[@ndean1687]

I like how you have the camera really close to the needle while you stitch. Some other sewers don't get close enough to it. Thanks! 😊

[@noreen_ann1438]

I love the idea of reversible placemats with different prints. When I make mine I use fusible hemming tape to put between the opening after turning the right sides out. I cut a piece of the fusible hemming tape the length of the opening. Then I slide it between th two layers and using a pressing cloth I seal the opening. That way it’s completely closed before top stitching around it.

[@FlynnMorrow81]

I'm a newer sewer and I thought this was going to be straightforward so I felt a little silly watching this, but I ended up learning something, so thank you for the clear video! Very helpful.

[@AfroTee]

Thank you! This video came right on time. I found some great Ikat fabric today and I was thinking of making placemats or cushions with it.

[@1015SaturdayNight]

THANK YOU I made mine today, only my 2nd sewing project. They are beautiful. I used placemat panels by Wilmington Prints in a gorgeous Halloween print. They're awesome!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

yup, just baste it to one of your panels before you stitch them together. Also, you can use the prequilted cotton fabric as well.

[@elsafischer3247]

I love your instructions

[@epe746]

I really liked this method, my placemats came out great! I did others with batting instead, but I don't like how bulky they came out.

[@user-cl1vj5xy4q]

Thanks for the great explanation. I bought a pattern and it seems complicated. This is very easy even if you dont want reversible placemats :)

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Carolyn Samson you can do it! Please post a pic on our fb wall when you finish :)

[@kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144]

Super cute

[@beriemab]

excellent instructions. very clear and easy to follow. tfs. Bettina

[@donnachadwick1162]

Great video for a new sewer, thanks so much

[@CFav7]

This is exactly what I was looking for! You really did an excellent job with this. Thank you for such a great tutorial! :)

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thank you! I"m so glad you found it helpful

[@ProfessorPincushion]

yay! thanks for trying it :)

[@charleneplante9295]

Think I'm gonna try that for my first sewing project ever... Wish me luck 😀

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

Brilliant tutorial, many thanks.

[@sisuhall222]

why don't you iron the wrinkles out before cutting? Very good informative video, i look forward to seeing more.

[@elizabethcabrera4650]

Great video

[@patfountain11]

Very good video! Thank you for sharing. I wish my hands were as nice as yours.

[@miriammngmaryo7928]

Beautiful

[@dianefletcher9305]

Thanks for all the tips.

[@nissaellison-walsh4929]

Thank you!

[@Melissabarelyhere]

Excellent

[@eusephkingoncepido2918]

Thank you for your video

[@PCOH051610]

Great video for the beginner sewists. I would have ironed my fabric once I washed and dried it to help ensure accurate cutting? Is there a reason you don't? Thank you for posting

[@monnysillva7038]

👍👍

[@kaitlynk4023]

Do you have a version for when you don’t need interfacing?

[@badcookerme]

You are such a great teacher! Thank you so much for these spectacular videos!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thanks for the kind words!

[@amymaynor7802]

My mother used too do this stuff to.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thank you this so a very helpful vide! Thank oyu for sharing! Liz x Subscribed to your Channel...

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thanks for subscribing

[@MaryNSC]

O I can not wait to try I love the app thank u very much!

[@omsohila1998]

thanks this video helps me alot

[@happyhealing2217]

Thanks so much! Why did you cut the corners though? And why did you do the outside edge/top stitch? I thought that's why you sew the two good sides together so you can hide stitches when you turn inside out?

[@njame2137]

Reduces bulk on corners. Top stitch is commonly used on items to finish off neatly and give extra strength. Totes and other bags also get top stitch

[@WhiteStoneAcres]

Nice video! Thanks! Could you also use quilting cotton in between to give the placemats a cushiony appearance?

[@starrystarrybee]

Quilting cotton is flimsy. Try medium to heavyweight calico

[@cameodove]

LOVE IT!

[@mscurlypixie]

Thanks

[@Amber_thedesigner]

Can we get so more sewing videos plz in do anybody no of more sewing channels

[@ivonnecerezo-faure5821]

How heavy should the interfacing be?? I went to my fabric store and there is a huge selection. Thanks! Great video!!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I used lightweight or featherweight. It really depends on how stiff you want your placemat to turn out.

[@nissaellison-walsh4929]

Great video for us beginners. Why do you cut the corners?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

So we don't have fabric bunched up in the corner once the placemat is turned right side out.

[@beeeero1986]

thank you

[@sallyschilling1559]

You mention using heavyweight fusible interfacing when using 100% cotton... Are you using Pellon brand? and if so, which fusible interfacing. I went to Joann's and they had different kinds... what is the number and/or color that appears on the label on the end of the bolt. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Sally Schilling I think it's pink. It's the woven, fusible shir-tailor interfacing

[@qiyamullayeel1906]

Can I use jeans fabric, jute fabric or burlap instead of the interface?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

sure. If the fabric is already on the stiff side, you can skip the interfacing

[@margielockner9431]

Hi. I have some pre quilted off white fabric. Not sure how to use it for placemat because it turns out too bulky.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

If I were you, I would just sew extra wide double folded bias tape around the edge to finish it.

[@powersshi2286]

whats kind of placemats do people will love for their dining table?

[@pauladonovan2952]

What kind of fusible material did you use?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

it's fusible interfacing. I use heavy weight so it's a little stiffer

[@trudispork8222]

so how many yards would i need of each fabric for 6 placemats?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+Tru Spork it's 3/8 of a yard for two placements so for 6 it would be 1 1/8 yards :0

[@ganeshdhamdhere8056]

wow

[@edieworonicz246]

Tell your viewers to wash and dry their fabric first - before you cut and sew. This avoids shrinkage when project is completed.

[@njame2137]

she did..... 😆

[@caspers_cousin]

The video conveniently skipped the part where you sew on the main fabric

[@uzi9248]

tysm ._.

[@omsohila1998]

thanks this video helps me alot