Placemat Box Zippered Pouch

[@debbiehall4155]

What a great idea, a quilted placemat! And already lined. I love this idea. Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@mywithallmyart]

You are so welcome!

[@stoneblue1795]

Never thought of trying a placemat like that, I like that a lot. I made gauge blocks a couple years ago for making bags like this, cut the squares out from ice cream bucket lids, I made some .75" all the way to 3.5" for fast work with some tailor's chalk for marking these squares quickly and accurately to cut back from the seam allowance lines.

[@mywithallmyart]

WoW. Thats a great suggestion.

[@user-vm4fv6oy9u]

Thank You! I know this tutorial is older, but I made one last night following another ladies tutorial and because I am HUGE beginner to anything sewing, when she failed to mention (or i didnt hear) that I needed to open the zipper before stitching the sides, Imagine my surprise when I sewed the bag clean shut. Haha! I had to rip the seams to open the zipper to turn. My zipper is really wonky too, she didnt pin her zipper but I should have!! I appreciate those details you added to your video. I’m off to try, try again!

[@mywithallmyart]

I try not to leave out important details because of my "beginner" subscribers. I am so glad you found it to be helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!!!

[@csdurch]

You’re the first person that I’ve seen demonstrating corners that does it the way I do. I learned the square technique almost 20 years ago and love using it! Thanks for the quick and easy video!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks, Carole!!! So fun using "old school" techniques!!!

[@michaelgleason1052]

I get together with 3 high school friends every year and make little gifts for each. This year I’ll make these little bags and fill them with a few other little things. Love this project.

[@mywithallmyart]

Oh Michael, that sounds like fun. So glad you shared that with me!!!

[@kimberlykaufman]

Saw this video earlier in the week. Went to Home Goods and found a 4pk of Martha Stewart placements on sale for $10, found a couple zippers in my stash… and made this bag. Too cute and super easy. Your instructions were very good. I like cutting out the corners …. Much easier to manuever and sew! I may be making these to sell. Wow. Thanks again.

[@mywithallmyart]

Kimberly, that is awesome!!! I am so glad you found some cute placemats to work with!!! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@pattyward8898]

I’ve made several of these, but followed Lorrie Nunmaker’s tutorial. Love them.

[@mywithallmyart]

Her tutorials are great

[@mollylindell6009]

Pretty stinking cute, indeed. Very good tutorial and a great idea for using placemats.

[@mywithallmyart]

Molly, thank you! 😊

[@jerijoseph2422]

Thank you for the easy instructions. I just completed multiple bags to give my coworkers as a gift

[@mywithallmyart]

Oh that's is so cool!!! I am glad that you found the instructions to be easy.

[@artpoemsbysaloumehsallysal7043]

What an absolutely beautiful fabric.💗💗💗

[@mywithallmyart]

I know. I love that fabric!!!

[@catscompany735]

I've been doing this for several years! I started with placemats but it's a little difficult to find the double sided ones that are more heavy duty than single sided ones! I also find that purchasing a yard and a half of double sided quilted fabric you can get 4 place mats for less than 4 place mats! I also like to make my bags a little larger at times so I sometimes can only get 3 bags out of a yard and a half! These are so fun to make! I have made them for all if my friends & they love them! They work vest if double sided! I also measure my bags from the fabric & add 2 to 4 inches wider for some of my friends that wanted larger bags. I measure & then cut them in half! It makes it so much easier to put in the zipper & with a overlooking machine they come out very nice & neatly made! Plus it makes the zipper installation look very professional! I even put pockets on the inside of some of the bags I make & it's easier to do when cut in half then stitched on the overlocking machine gives it a nice finish! I always like to add things to my projects like inside & out side pockets & inside dividers! They sell well when there is a variety!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks for sharing this info. What great ideas!!! Thanks for being so generous

[@sylviaparnell6736]

Cats&Company at Walmart, there are some Pioneer Woman quilted squares pattern .... there is also a blouse and white.... I think the placemats art $3.00

[@sylviaparnell6736]

Cats&Company also, you can find some on,eBay....... Lori Nunemaker has about 8 You Tube videos on how to make pouches........ from placemats....

[@kathypelter8347]

How creative. Adorable little usable bag. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@mywithallmyart]

You are so welcome!

[@mywithallmyart]

And this one is so easy since it's already quilted and lined!!! Sure wish I could find more of those black placemats.

[@mywithallmyart]

Nice

[@kathyshipley9007]

Please tell me where you purchased the Vera Bradley placemats. Thanks. Love the lesson.

[@mywithallmyart]

@@kathyshipley9007 I got them at an antique shop. They are a discontinued item

[@homefrontgirl4039]

Just made one of these using your directions. Turned out great! Thanks for the instructions!

[@mywithallmyart]

YAY!!! I am so glaf it turned out great! You are so welcome!

[@lindastarzenski8770]

❤ thank you, it looks easy and cute. Great gifts

[@mywithallmyart]

It is! I hope you try it

[@brendaaustin2116]

Your zipper placemat is awesome can’t wait to go to store and make this ,while sewing l made over 1OO face masks for my daughters first responders work in Boston . Thanks

[@mywithallmyart]

100 masks!!! You rock!!!

[@flamingorosesum]

Hi this is very cute bag . Thanks for sharing .

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you! 🤗

[@wannadonna1074]

Super Cute!👍🏾

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks!

[@efleming4727]

Looks easy. I will try this.

[@mywithallmyart]

Have fun!

[@joycestartt9033]

Really pretty and nice size

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@editorhallbrook6466]

This looks great and super simple. I’m going to try one tmrw.

[@mywithallmyart]

Awesome!!! I am excited that you are inspired to make one.

[@donnakimball3822]

The bag is adorable

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you. Sure wish I could find more of those placemats

[@gwendolynbeatty2058]

I LOVE IT. GREAT JOB STEP BY STEP. I'M VISION IMPAIRED. THANK YOU

[@mywithallmyart]

I am so glad you liked it!

[@faithjones-rolfe]

watched your video and now I can't wait to make some bags. Thanks

[@mywithallmyart]

Have fun!!! They are so easy!!!

[@wandawalker4191]

Super idea!!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much those bags are really really stunning and gorgeous and how lucky to find those wonderful placemats.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks for watching and leaving your sweet comment.

[@FatNebraskaMom]

Dude there are all kinds of ceaxy beautiful pllacemats out there.

[@mywithallmyart]

@@FatNebraskaMom yes there are and I am always on the look out!!!

[@FatNebraskaMom]

@@mywithallmyart dude we have a woeld market here in Omaha. Im beside myself now. Cant wait to go lol.

[@selmaperez9972]

great video, really enjoyed it

[@mywithallmyart]

I am so glad you liked it.

[@wandasmith7146]

those pouches are very nice

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!!! Fun to make!

[@severinachoco6685]

Wow, I want to try this looks so easy

[@mywithallmyart]

It was! You should try it

[@lauradavid8654]

I love your videos. Just yesterday I found these exact placemats on Etsy and I see they were shipped out today so wish me luck!

[@mywithallmyart]

Oh WOW!!! How fun is that! I love those placemats! You can do it!

[@amycanada9332]

beautiful finishing .thank you for the video.

[@mywithallmyart]

I am glad you liked it!

[@janettenix815]

Love the print. Beautiful bag.

[@mywithallmyart]

Oh, I do, too. Sure wish I could find more of her placemats.

[@carolegroom5161]

Great idea. I love the fabric on outside.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks!!! I love it too. Sure wish I could find it again!!!

[@cjgriffin3285]

I love this! I have several pouches to make for Christmas presents.

[@mywithallmyart]

Oh yeah!!! Great Christmas gifts!!!

[@wizdom-1684]

Loved this tutorial, Thank You

[@mywithallmyart]

I sm do glad you liked it

[@tracystoutbehunin9303]

This is wonderf!!! U did such a great job!!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks. I am glad you enjoyed the video!

[@myriammehyou1151]

I loved it and already made one! Great instructions! Thank you!

[@mywithallmyart]

Ohhh! How cool!!!

[@christyjones3016]

Love this!!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!

[@debrakaste6468]

Love this! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm not much of a sewer but I might be able to tackle this project:)

[@mywithallmyart]

I hope you give it a go!

[@ericmel99]

Love it 😀 😍

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!!!

[@gaildawkins9508]

Great tutorial. Thank you👌🏽

[@mywithallmyart]

You're welcome

[@janebrown3587]

Gorgeous placemats! (Not antique since Vera Bradley Co. was created in 1982) I'd love to find fabric like those :D

[@mywithallmyart]

I love these placemats. Yes! I knew they were not antique but oh so cute!!! Not antiques just purchased at an antique shop.

[@janebrown3587]

@@mywithallmyart Man, you made such a great find! :D You've inspired me not only to make the zippered pouch, but a matching vest, too. I've found some very similar fabrics of hers, I really love that black background; I never knew she did one with black background. Whoohoo! Thanks so much for your videos!

[@lornanorris1363]

I found some material similar to that at savers, people are always donating pillow cases with a kind of tapestry material.

[@janebrown3587]

@@lornanorris1363 Wheeee! I like places like Goodwill, sometimes a yard sale etc. and find things like designer sheets, bedspreads, curtains, etc. to cut up. :D I once found some 80s Laura Ashley drapes to cut up, sew ew things and resell, lol :)

[@mywithallmyart]

@@lornanorris1363 sounds like a cool find. We don't have a savers in our area. But I am always on the look out!!!

[@judithryan326]

Love this

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks

[@Grammanonna1957]

Love it…thank you!

[@mywithallmyart]

Awww! Glad you liked it!!!

[@Aronkola523]

Well done , great job 😍thank you for sharing very helpful easy 😊

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks for your sweet comment!!!

[@ursulagreen8374]

Very cute

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you.

[@kathydunn8244]

So cute

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you! Glad you like it!!!

[@mohamedtomohamedassim6583]

It is very beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks so much!

[@annbeckham1385]

I can't wait to try to make one. You are so thorough, I really think I can follow. Thankyou so much for putting the time in to teach. Bless you

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks Ann!

[@JudyHart1]

You’re right, that is so stinking cute.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jessietipton7507]

Just watched your bag video and love this bag! I’ve watched a couple dozen of similar bags & this is my favorite. Love this material colors & pattern is beautiful. Thanks so much! 😃

[@mywithallmyart]

I am so glad you enjoyed my video!!! I love that fabric, too

[@user-vm4fv6oy9u]

I needed 6, and made 4 before I ran out of time @ Christmas, I put my daughters and granddaughters gifts inside as gift wrap, they loved them, I am back at it now to make the 2 I still “owe” the others. Since I don’t know anything about sewing and simply follow along, is there any trick to lining up the 2 sides of the zippers to the placemat edge evenly? I line it all up, pin and then SLOWLY sew. They are always wonky!. I have picked them apart so many times I am ruining the placemats. I end up sewing further in on the sides to try to hide the screwups…. I had better luck making pouches the the “regular” way, but these placemat ones are soooo cute! I know it can be done, you do it so well!~. Thanks again

[@mywithallmyart]

To line up the zipper: close the zipper at least a little bit. Then, position the placemat and pin in place. Reopen the zipper to make it easier to stitch. I hope this helps.

[@mywithallmyart]

I am excited that you made some of these as gifts!!! Keep stitching!!! (and ripping) LOL!

[@SantosB485]

I love this idea!!! Thanks.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks!

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Love it

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!

[@judithkurtovich2418]

The square corners guarantee they will all be perfect. Thanks so much. I have never subscribed so don’t know how I end up receiving the free patterns. I am Judith Kurtovich

[@mywithallmyart]

Judith, I have looked at my email subscriber list using just your name and I don't see you. I don't know how you are getting patterns either. If it comes in an email just unsubscribe. Thanks for watching!!! :)

[@victoriagreyh309]

So very pretty. Thank you

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks, Victoria!!!

[@lifewithmarie]

This just popped up on my youtube recommended page today. So happy to see you made the placemat bag :)

[@mywithallmyart]

I loved your video and I think I tagged you in it!!! You are adorable!!!

[@FatNebraskaMom]

Totally making a crapload of these.

[@mywithallmyart]

They are so easy and fun to make!!!

[@jenniferalexander9252]

Thanks you it's beautiful. What size needle did you use for the quilted pouch?

[@mywithallmyart]

It was a medium universal. Size 14.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW! So cute is right, quick and easy 😊enjoy your video! Thank you for Sharing!!! Submit to your channel! Liz...

[@mywithallmyart]

Awww!!! Thanks Elizabeth!!!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

mywithallmyart you are very welcome!

[@gailschaefer9755]

On the corners, when you see the straight Stich, simply turn it around and zig zag while you are already there.

[@mywithallmyart]

Good idea

[@darlenenelson215]

So pretty..love the placemat idea ❤

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks. I sure wish I could find some more of those placemats.

[@lisamorales3914]

I love EASY♥️

[@mywithallmyart]

You should try it!!! I sure wish I could find some more placemats that color!!!

[@daisyvlog5260]

wowww nice

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks!!!

[@NickLeRoux-q7e]

Very nice

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks for commenting!

[@elainejones6585]

Great 👍

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you

[@patriot8938]

cute idea. thank you

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you, Susan

[@gladysbleam3784]

I love this where did you get the placemats ?

[@mywithallmyart]

Gladys, I got the placements at an antique store. They are not antique, though. The vendor had 2 sets of 4 and I only bought 1 set. Sad face! I went back recently and of course the other set was gone! They are Vera Wang - retired! So glad you liked the project!

[@guygatineau281]

Simple!

[@mywithallmyart]

So easy!

[@karenbarnak8396]

Hi,like your voice and your video presentation. Ce instructions. Videos.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks, Karen! Texas accent!

[@marialevick9437]

Hi,Maria from UK,what was the actual size of the placemat both ways ? In inches

[@mywithallmyart]

12"X18"

[@sylviaparnell6736]

Where can i find the placemats?

[@mywithallmyart]

These exact placemats are not available. I just happened onto them at an antique mall. I keep an eye out for placemats at Goodwill or Ross. I sure wish I could find more like these.

[@sylviaparnell6736]

I found some Vera Bradley on eBay.... Purchased 2

[@mywithallmyart]

I am so glad you found some. That's awesome!!!

[@sylviaparnell6736]

mywithallmyart there are also 4 like yours....I think she is asking $40

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks I will check it out

[@cdvax11]

Plus, it's a Vera Bradley bag... :D

[@mywithallmyart]

Absolutely!!!

[@nafisahashimsoni4606]

Pls share the measurement of mat

[@mywithallmyart]

12 inches x 18 inches!

[@TheOopsEdaisy]

😭 Where can I find similar placemats!!? 😭

[@mywithallmyart]

I wish I knew. I think they are discontinued. I found them at an antique mall.

[@Mimiof123]

You can find quilted placemats at any home store. I've been making these and using the pioneer woman brand from WalMart. They are $3.47 each and make adorable bags.

[@babs2934]

Black is so difficult to see

[@mywithallmyart]

Sorry that you had a hard time seeing!

[@gladysbleam3784]

Thank you l thought maybe you got others in a store thank for getting back to be.

[@mywithallmyart]

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[@LazarevaLigia]

👍👍👍😳😳😳👏👏👏😘😘😘😊😊😊

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks

[@brendaaustin2116]

All the masks where free !!

[@mywithallmyart]

That is so generous!!! What a blessing you are!

[@jayaprakashnarayananandiva6694]

No,

[@mywithallmyart]

Hmmm