How to Make a Self-Binding Placemat

Looking for a last-minute gift to your friends or loved ones? This self-binding placemat is the way to go! You can make a ton of these placemats in just a day. They can be customized for whatever occasion, and the size is adjustable. It’s the perfect gift for Christmas! Making one is super simple and not as complicated as you might think.

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If you find sewing the corners very challenging, you will love this simple technique by Cindy Bee. The mitered corners will turn out perfect. You can also use this method for table runners. The steps are clear and easy to follow. Learn how to make a self-binding placemat by watching the video tutorial below.

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Easy Self-Binding Placemat Materials

• 0.5 yards of the main or front fabric
• 0.5 yards of backing/binding fabric
• 0.5 yards of fusible fleece or batting
• temporary glue spray
• ruler with two 45-degree lines that intersect at the quarter-inch

Self Binding  Placemat Instructions

Step 1:

Cut the front fabric into 13″ x 17″, and the backing fabric into 17″ x 21″. Fold both in half twice and press with an iron to find the center. Open them up.

Step 2:

Place the fusible batting with the rough side up. Place the front fabric on the top right side up. Press it to the batting. Fold in half in both directions to find the center. Place a pin on the centers.

Step 3:

Take the back fabric and place the wrong side up. Place the front fabric with the fusible right side up. Make sure it is centered – 2 inches allowance on all sides. Put a little bit of glue to hold it in place. Turn it over and flatten.

Step 4:

You can use a free motion or just sew it across in both directions using a plain or fancy stitch on your sewing machine. Lock the stitches in the beginning and end.

Step 5:

Fold the backing fabric so that the edge is lined up with the edge of the placemat. Press flat with an iron. Make sure not to overlap it. Draw right in the fold lines on the corner. Place the ruler on the corner with the diagonal lines aligned with the edge of the front fabric. Cut the corner off.

Step 6:

Place a quarter-inch foot on your sewing machine and stitch length back to two. Place them right sides together and align the edges. Sew from that drewn line off to the inside corner. Make sure to backstitch. Do this for all four corners.

Step 7:

Press the seams of the corners open with your thumb, then flip. Do the same for all corners. Press it flat.

Step 8:

Top stitch the binding.

How to Make a Self-Binding Placemat