Sewing Techniques: Quilted Placemats

Program Type:

Arts, Crafts, & Culture, Makerspace & DIY

Age Group:

Teens (ages 13-18), Adults
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Allowed Ages: 13 to Over 18

Program Description

Event Details

Join Lucy as she teaches us how to make a quilted placemat.

Attendees will need to bring their own fabric and batting to this class. Please read the supply list provided below. The supply list includes the measurements for a single placement as well as the measurements for a set of four matching placemats, depending on how many placemats you would like to make.

Please let us know on this registration form if you plan to use one of the library's sewing machines for this class or if you will be bringing your own.

This sewing class is best for adults and teens who have intermediate to advanced sewing skills. The basics of using a sewing machine will not be covered during this class.

Placemat Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions

5 coordinating fabrics - 4 fabrics if backing is same as one of the front fabrics

For 4 placemats:

4 fat quarters, plus 2/3 yard for backing and 2/3 yard of batting (or batting scraps). Fusible fleece can be used instead of batting.

Cutting for 4 placemats:

  • 8 - 4 1/2” squares from fabric A
  • 8 - 4 1/2” squares from fabric B
  • 8 - 3” x 8 1/2” units from fabric C
  • 8 - 1 1/2” x 14” strips from fabric D
  • 4 - 11” x 14” units from fabric E for backing
  • 4 - 11” x 14” units from batting or fusible fleece

Note: 2/3 yard for backing is enough for backing plus one of the other fabrics for the front piece.

For 1 placemat:

  • Fabric A - 2 - 4 1/2” squares
  • Fabric B - 2 - 4 1/2” squares
  • Fabric C - 2 - 3” x 8 1/2” rectangles
  • Fabric D - 2 - 1 1/2” x 14” strips
  • Fabric E - 1 - 11” x 14” rectangle (backing)
  • Batting or Fusible Fleece - 1 - 11” x 14” rectangle

Disclaimer(s)

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Age Guidelines

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