DIY Fabric Placemats

How to make your own fabric placemats.

Fabric placemats are a great way to add a little style and personality to your table setting. Whether it’s for your own home or an event, making your own fabric placemats is a really great, cost effective way to add a little somethin’ somethin’ to your table style.

Honesty time: The links to products below will take you to Amazon where, if you want to, you can purchase the products.
If you do choose to purchase said products I will earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
Also, I was not paid to create this post however did Fiskars sent me one of their circle fabric cutters to try out and it’s awesome so very happy to recommend it.

You’ll need
Fiskars circle cutter
Fabric
Mod Podge
Paint brush
Baking paper

I’m a big Fiskars fan, all of their products are great so of course I wasn’t surprised when I used the circle cutter for the first time and it worked like a charm.
The blade may be little but it makes such a lovely smooth cut!

Step 1

Fold your fabric in half. Pay attention to the print of your fabric. If there’s part of the design that you would like to be in the middle of the placemats make sure you fold through the center of that design.

Step 2

Place the board over your folded fabric and pop the blade into the largest circle on the template. Use one hand to hold the board still while you use your other hand to make the cut. Press the orange handle down to engage the blade and slide it around the template.

Step 3

Remove the board to reveal your beautifully cut circle. It you didn’t press down hard enough on any area you might have a few threads still connected. Just give these a snip and you’re good to go.

Ta Da! Now you could stop here but I want these mats to last more than a few uses so I have a little trick up my sleeve…

Mod Podge!
Why? It gives a water resistant finish meaning the mats will be easy to wipe down after use.
I’ve tested mine and it totally works. When the mat is wet it will whiten in that area but it clears up as soon as it’s dry.

Step 4

Pop some baking paper down on your work surface.
Use a wide brush like this sample pot brush to apply the Mod Podge.
If you have any light fold lines or creases in your fabric these will fall out once the Mod Podge is on the fabric.

Once the entire mat is covered just leave it to dry and you’re done! Simple as that.

Get your Fiskars Circle Cutter on Amazon here!

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Thanks friends!