How to Make Your Own Placemats

Making your own placemats is an easy and fun way to add a personal touch to your dining table. You can use different materials like fabric, paper, or even recycled items to create unique designs. Here’s how you can make your own placemats at home.

Materials You Can Use:

• Fabric (cotton, canvas, or linen)
• Scrapbook paper or cardstock
• Cork sheets
• Burlap
• Felt
• Old newspapers or magazines

Fabric Placemats

1. Choose Your Fabric – Pick a fabric that matches your style. You’ll need a piece about 13x19 inches.
2. Cut the Fabric – Use fabric scissors to cut your placemats into equal sizes.
3. Hem the Edges – Fold the edges about half an inch, iron them flat, and sew them down. If you don’t want to sew, you can use fabric glue.
4. Add a Backing (Optional) – If you want thicker placemats, attach another layer of fabric or use interfacing.
5. Decorate – You can add lace, fabric paint, or embroidery for extra style.

Laminated Paper Placemats

1. Choose Your Paper – Pick a thick paper like scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, or wallpaper samples.
2. Cut to Size – Trim it to about 12x18 inches.
3. Laminate the Paper – Use self-adhesive laminating sheets or take it to a print shop to be laminated.
4. Trim the Edges – Cut off any extra plastic, leaving a small border to prevent peeling.

Other Fun Ideas

• Burlap Placemats: Cut burlap into rectangles and decorate with fabric paint or stencils.
• Cork Placemats: Cut cork sheets to size and paint or stain them for a rustic look.
• Decoupage Placemats: Glue magazine clippings, napkins, or newspaper onto a cardboard base and seal with Mod Podge.

Now you have beautiful, homemade placemats to brighten up your table! Would you like customized placemats to match a wall photo or special picture? Contact me now.