Quick and Easy Reversible Place Mats and Napkins

[@carolinaherrera7366]

The afternoon project....I have been trying to get my placemats right for a week and then I found this video. Thank you sooooooooo much!! You really simplified it and now I feel less incompetent.

[@suebean3873]

Wow, what a great tutorial, you’re so talented. Not everyone can talk and show what you’re doing and keeping us interested at the same time. Great job. Thank you so much!

[@dianekaull8028]

Love your trick with the ruler to trim the batting without touching the fabric! BRILLIANT

[@SewVeryEasy]

+Diane Kaull Thanks:)

[@princysiriwardana9955]

pach work rose petals place mat

[@judy.hardgrave1743]

Diane Kaull ii

[@Slivings911]

Me, too. I’m definitely going to try that. 👍😊

[@jeanjamieson9742]

I love the idea of changeable projects gifts for birthday, housewarming or backyard picnics... These are so beautiful with many possibilities. I am a beginner sewer & these are just the confidence builder I can try. Peace n Luv, Jean

[@nellthompson1397]

Thoroughly explained with very important tips provided. Thank you. Great video.

[@katcor001]

Thank you for all your wonderful teaching videos. I especially appreciate when you specify the correct needle to use. You are so talented!

[@SewVeryEasy]

thank you and Thank You for watching

[@rachelmiller495]

What size needle do u use for quilting and normal?

[@judyr1955]

I was browsing thru my subscriptions and saw your instructional video for Christmas placemats. Having/making placemats never occurred to me until I watched your video. You inspired me! 2 days before Christmas & I started making eight (8) placemats. I bought some beautiful poinsettia material & some black material (with a slight pattern) for the back. You speak and describe yourself so clearly. Thank you for making the instructions so easy to follow. I made eight (8) placemats in approx. Six (6) hours. I got them on my table in the nick of time. "WE" got so many complements on them. I didn't have enough time to make the napkins. Those will also be on my table next year! I made sure I sprayed the placemats with a fabric sealer. I didn't want any stains on my newly made mats.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you and I'm happy you made them:)

[@elizabethburns8893]

I see this is from way back in 2014, but I'm glad to have found this tutorial. Thanks! It's really simple, well described, and fun to make.

[@eileenjasper-pottage9425]

Thank you for your tutorials. I have just made 6 table napkins and table cloth for this years table.

[@MadeByGod1973]

This tutorial made me decide to subscribe. My mother can sew with her eyes closed but she is in MD and I am in Alaska so I wanted to show her that I can do something. I wanted to make her placemats and napkins. I think she will like the reversible look. Thank you for making it so easy.

[@SewVeryEasy]

+MadeByGod1973 Won' t she be happy! Are you going to tell her or surprise her? and thanks for joining along:)

[@MadeByGod1973]

SewVeryEasy I simply told her that I bought some material for her to sew something nice for her. So she has no clue what I am sewing but she knows I am making something for her.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Let me know how it all works out for you, OH happy day

[@MsBIZKID]

Thank You for the batting tip! 50+ years sewing & I learned a new thing today :-) !

[@SewVeryEasy]

Estelle Combs that is great! so glad you enjoyed the video

[@sewinggirl7644]

I really love all of your videos. Your method of teaching is so very pleasing. Thank you.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thanks and thanks for watching:)

[@michellereynolds3171]

First of al I would like to say I love Jacqueline Kennedy she was a class act for sure and I think you are the Jackie of sewing Your projects are well explained, your voice is very soothing and everything straight to the point s million thumbs up 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you very kindly, you just made my day...I love Jackie:)

[@aok1951]

As always, a great tutorial. Your teaching delivery is so calming and so easy to follow - so many tutorials assume knowledge that some of us simply don't have! Many thanks.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Ann Marie I just hope I give enough information:)

[@KrishnaDas-il9vu]

​@@SewVeryEasyHalf of the times I just watched you, you're too sweet. Napkin should've double fabric or just a single layer of fabric work absence fine! Is cotton napkins are just handkerchief!! What's the difference between hand towels, napkins and handkerchiefs!!! Please reply, it'll help me a lot

[@gillianbc]

Genius tip for easy trimming of the batting. Why didn't i think of that before!

[@twangismythang]

I can't make out the type of machine you are using. I've not sewed in a very long time, but now that I'm retired, I think this would be a good time to pick it up again. You are so easy to understand and have so many wonderful ideas.

[@SewVeryEasy]

thank you, and please buy a machine that you are in love with. Sit down at your shop a few times with different machines and see what you like best. I have a Bernina 790

[@daphnewebster1380]

Just finished making the placemats,your instructions are so easy to follow,Thankyou for all the help given to me via your tutorials🐣

[@SewVeryEasy]

thanks for letting me know:) If you go to my fb book you could post pictures...I love to see what everyone is up too

[@Top2tow]

Thank you Laura for all your wonderful tips and projects. It is all very much appreciated.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you very much, and thank you for watching :)

[@karens820]

Great tutorial! You gave some excellent tips on trimming out the batting and pressing seam allowances to make for sharper edges and corners, things I have not seen in all my years of sewing.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Karen Salemi SEW glad I could help, and thanks for watching

[@NgaTran-hm8zu]

Thank you , I love the way you teaching 👍👏🏻 I will start to make it now 😀

[@JesusisKing222]

I am learning a lot from your tutorials! I must add that your nails look beautiful in every video I've watched!

[@SewVeryEasy]

hi femalemart1..the place mats start out at 14"x18" and the napkins are 11"square and use a 1/4" seam allowance. But you can make them any size that you want:)have fun!

[@lindalentini7449]

SewVeryEasy ,,,

[@booksandbeans]

So what is the yardage used?

[@juliewerner9592]

Hi Laura, you are so clear and uncomplicated. Thank you for your tutorials, I have learned so much . Jules from Australia

[@FoxyHam]

Thank you so much! I sewed four place mats in a few hours minus the napkins and it turned out beautiful! :)

[@nancyberryhill2880]

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[@elsieblakley2381]

Thank you for the placemat program. It gave me more ideas for Christmas gift giving.

[@SewVeryEasy]

and you still have time:)

[@FoxyHam]

Wow! Good tips/ ideas on sewing batting to the place mats! Thank you!

[@hebewa]

Hallo Laura, tolle Idee das zurückschneiden des Volumenvlieses, alles toll erklärt, vielen Dank!😊👍 LG Heike

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you and thank you for watching:)

[@TMSmithFamily]

Great tip on cutting the batting perfectly! Worked out great! Thank you for sharing your talent with us via video!

[@buchmansrus]

Awesome video. You made it look so easy. I'm going to try this tomorrow. Thank you

[@debbielittle6956]

Thank you for sharing your expertise! You are a great instructor - I love your videos - you gave some great tips for cutting the batting and making the corners sharp. I'm going to make a set of both the napkins and placemats - while I watch your video.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Debbie Little Thank you so much! I am very happy you are enjoying the videos.Happy sewing!

[@mygrammie1946]

Excellent instructional video. You are good teacher too.

[@danawright7740]

beautiful napkins and placemats, wonderful useful easy to understand tips!!

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thanks and thanks for joining along:-)

[@cheririnkevich5477]

I love your teaching style! You explain everything very well. Now I know I can make these for my daughter for the holidays! Thanks!

[@SewVeryEasy]

you still have 47 days!

[@n55wood]

Oh my goodness. I love learning something new! Thank you

[@laurabarba3515]

Smart ! 👑. Beautiful place mat &napkins, thanks for sharing. 😁

[@melatina66]

I love your videos! You make everything come out looking high end. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you:)

[@loriransom384]

Thanks for wonderfully easy projects and ideas

[@SewVeryEasy]

Lori Ransom Thanks Lori, Glad you are enjoying them

[@crskirk]

Great job. They look perfect. Very easy to follow tutorial and good tips.

[@SewVeryEasy]

thank you and thank you for watching

[@geraldinewcherry7354]

I have subscribed and I am going to make the placemats and napkins and I will also be making the blanket pillow. I have enjoyed all the videos that I have been watching because I have learned a lot from watching you. Keep the videos coming because they are very helpful and useful.

[@SewVeryEasy]

+Geraldine W Cherry Thanks! I'm "sew" happy you are enjoying the videos, and thanks for watching

[@cherylmccuistion9420]

thank you for sharing, these are beautiful. Your tutorial was easy to follow and understand. I look forward to follow and watch more of your tutorials.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Cheryl Mccuistion Thanks for watching:)

[@audreyschemmer1945]

I learn at least one useful tip from you every single time I watch a video. Thank you SO much for your great videos.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos:)

[@UnfadingBeautyAngela]

OM Goodness ... YOU have the most beautiful silver/grey/white hair I've ever seen. WoW !!!

[@SewVeryEasy]

thanks:)

[@rhiannahedrick1663]

love this, I'm going to replace the batting with PUL & make placemats for our messy furbabies food/water dishes & probably my toddlers also.

[@SewVeryEasy]

cute!

[@pamelaleitman9200]

Did you make it in cloth for your pets?

[@birdieellenberis6741]

These are great. Thank you for showing how to do this.

[@SewVeryEasy]

your welcome, so glads you enjoyed them:)

[@MyCardArt]

Love making these. They turned out great :)💕

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi! Am I glad I have found this tutorial! 😎🌸 Thanks a lot Laura!

[@sylviadumais4898]

Great tips on doing the placemats thank you! What is the best batting to use ? Cotton or 80/20?

[@marypino3125]

Thank you for this tutorial. I enjoy subscribing to your channel, your instructions are very clear!. Thanks again.

[@SewVeryEasy]

I'm happy to hear that you are enjoying the videos, thank you:)

[@eileenfb1948]

You make everything feel do-able. Thank you for your video, I've subscribed.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thanks and I'm sew glad you are joining along. Welcome!

[@karenerb2680]

Great information Just watched your video. Thankyou Could you use 2 layers of batting?

[@lyndapierce2333]

Thanks Laura,these are lovely and I will be making some.

[@barbarasalisbury5718]

They are wonderful! If you quilt them how do you keep the stitching from coming out? Back stitch on the edge top stitch?

[@Spokenfan]

I love your videos, they are so much fun and helpful. I can't wait for more.

[@SewVeryEasy]

+Spokenfan Why thank you:) I'm glad you are enjoying the videos

[@sharonkane3031]

Beautiful napkins and placemats. When making the placemats, is fusible batting OK? Thanks.

[@LucieInChicoCA]

Thank you for explaining what happens if corners are not trimmed. What do you think of trimming back corners a second time, trimming the freshly cut seam allowance from 45 degrees to approx 22 degrees? And pressing to set stitches? Terrific tip flipping the ruler to trim the batting über close to the sea. Thanks again!

[@SewVeryEasy]

if you do not trim the corners you just end up with a little bulk in the corners

[@Melatina77]

That was a great tip for cutting the batting! Thanks.

[@SewVeryEasy]

+Melatina77 Thanks:)

[@lpswoods5041]

This is awesome! I just started sewing and once I get better (I'm taking lessions) I will make this for my mom, Great job!

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you, your mom would love them I know I do. My mother in law has at lest one for each season.

[@sharonlatour6230]

Those are so pretty and I love the tip about the batting! Thank you Laura!

[@SewVeryEasy]

thanks and thanks for watching

[@sharonlatour6230]

you're welcome!

[@SewVeryEasy]

:)

[@live2skide1]

Laura - Great tip on how to trim the batting.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Mary Deeter Thanks, I'm glad you like it, happy sewing

[@No1sF00L]

Thanks SO much for this video! :) I never knew you could use a ruler to trim off the batting like that! :) GREAT tip! :)

[@SewVeryEasy]

No1sF00L Thanks! so glad you enjoyed the video, happy sewing:D

[@annapowell5702]

These are wonderful! Thank you for the lesson!

[@lynetteperry3559]

beautiful ideas always lynette

[@rosegarcia3414]

You're tips were great!!!! Thank you.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@vilmabenini824]

Thank you! It´s awesome! Hugs from Brazil!

[@SewVeryEasy]

hello from Canada and thank you :)

[@junekrysa1308]

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[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Beautiful succinct directions! Thank you!

[@gigin8546]

I want to make placemats with cotton fabric . I want to turn them and sew the edge, then a second topstitch 1/4 from that. Should I use a thin batting? or a stiff interfacing? What about double sided fusible? I want to be sure it washes well.

[@Trubadurocka]

Thank you for sharing such an easy project for beginners! I am definitely going to subscribe to this channel

[@ramonaalfonso3202]

Thank you. BEAUTIFUL TUTORIALS. 😃👍👍👍👍🌷

[@suziesavage2974]

great video. Was so helpful. Been wanting to make some. Thx

[@SewVeryEasy]

+Suzie Savage Glad I could help and thanks for watching

[@mmaditshabamlandeni3861]

Thanks for the beautiful video. Now my question is, did you do the quilting stitch before or after side stitching?

[@JACKIELVSGOD]

Beautiful

[@elsabestegen8383]

Beautiful.

[@fltmrvr]

Thanks for all the great tips!

[@SewVeryEasy]

+Anne Wilson Thank You for watching:)

[@stephanienye952]

Laura thank you for your fabulous tips and tricks. If I want my placemats to continue to have a crisp look without a lot of shrinkage/puckering I know I can pre wash the fabrics. But what about the batting? If I use cotton batting it is sure to get that wrinkled look. Is it safe to use a poly batting in placemats? Are there other bats that would have less change to them? Again, love your videos and I always enjoy getting the notification from KZbin that SewVeryEasy has uploaded a new clip!!!

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thanks and yes you can use a poly batting! You could also use a fleece batting made for quilting.

[@ladygwen000]

My goodness! You explained that very well!

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thanks, and thanks for watching

[@lindacooksey1466]

Great easy make placemats

[@MsTerryG1]

I'm very new to sewing-thanks! I think I can do this.

[@SewVeryEasy]

YES! sew glad to hear..and have fun:)

[@yvonnesharpe9869]

beautiful. gonna try this soon.

[@SewVeryEasy]

yvonne sharpe Great; what fabric are you going to use?

[@susanoakson1651]

Enjoyed the video. Are the instructions so they can be printed out?

[@SewVeryEasy]

I'm sorry I don't have a print out for this. I find it hard to explain what I'm talking about on paper. But thank you for the idea. have a great day!

[@carleneeagleman8506]

I really enjoyed your video! Thank you...now I shall try this, of course, with your video close by so I can check to make sure I am doing well...

[@SewVeryEasy]

Cissy Eagleman Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. have fun sewing:)

[@stephanieyocca5877]

Thank you for the video! I am going to try making these! For quilting the place mats...do you just add the extra stitching? I've never quilted before and wasn't sure how you did that portion???

[@lauraostrem5717]

I have a quick question -- you talked about pressing the seam allowance into the napkin to make it lay right after turning it right-side out. What do you mean by pressing the seam allowance into the napkin? Thanks!

[@SewVeryEasy]

Laura Ostrem After you have sewn the seam and it is still wrong side out, take it to the iron and instead of pressing the seams flat, press them so that they lay back onto the pillow, you will see the good side of that little seam allowance open. Turn the pillow over and press the second seam back just like you did on the first side. if you look at the red napkin on the bottom at 9:15 you can see the seams press into the napkin. Hope this helps

[@jennybarbanera4105]

Hello Laura. Hoping I can still get a comment on this older post. I am able to make corners, but when I turn them, I always have a problem getting a straight edge between corners. The distance between corners "sags" for lack of a better word, and the corners look like rabbit ears. How can I get the sides to be straight? I've tried pressing the seams open before turning but it doesn't work. There must be a way (???). Thank you.

[@esmith2dals]

I love the placemats and napkins..how much material will I need to make these? Thanks

[@theresal239]

I'm obviously not a seamstress; however, I want to try this! I am VERY inspired. Your directions are so amazing. I do have one question though ... you said that you prefer to hand stitch the opening. I don't see you do this and I'm confused. *feeling dumb* as I don't sew much at all. How do I get the opening closed?? Thank you SO much for helping this beginner. *hugs*

[@SewVeryEasy]

Do not feel dumb, that is just silly. We can't know everything and I am glad you asked here is a video that might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJDPY4mia76qm68 if not just let me know :)

[@theresal239]

Thanks for the quick reply. The video is perfect! Yay!! Off I go to give this a try! Thanks bunches!!! Theresa

[@jeannedurocher5577]

Wonderful tutorial and very helpful tips! Thanks for sharing :)

[@SewVeryEasy]

thanks for watching

[@tlbidwell]

Thank you so much! So helpful

[@ajs22211]

Those are beautiful

[@jennalen7922]

Thanks for the good video.At first, I like your voice:> I can't decide whether I need to use batting or interfacing for placemats. Or both? My fabrics are cotton.

[@gigin8546]

i have the same dilemma. What did you use? I don't want to quilt it. I just want to sew the edges. and topstich 1/4 inch.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much 😊 that was a great 👍 tutorial

[@SewVeryEasy]

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching :)

[@teresakauffman3313]

funny animal videos

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Good video and good info and tips thank you for Sharing!!! Liz x

[@debjacobson9800]

Thank you Laura 🧵✂🪡

[@aishamohammed7406]

Hi thank you for sharing. its amazing and informative.

[@SewVeryEasy]

Aisha Mohammed thank you

[@carolentringer8836]

pretty bracelet 😊

[@wouldyouliketoknow43]

Perfect and so easy!

[@SewVeryEasy]

+Robin Hunter Thanks:)

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I hate hand sewing so I used some Heat Bond hemming tape. I find that the 1/4 inch is very hard to catch by sewing and I like to sew a good quarter inch around so very easy for the fold to come undone. I would truly like to have your comment on this practice….will ùi regret doing that?

[@anitaakin8455]

really like your videos .. you teach well

[@SewVeryEasy]

Thanks:)

[@pafcaf]

Those look nicer than what you could buy at Macy's

[@tahyadjazair7642]

Amazing ❤

[@amandabryant110]

Hello, loving this video - what size fabric have you used for the place mats please?

[@SewVeryEasy]

I'm sorry I do not remember :)