How To Make Wedge Placemats For Round Table

A round table can really benefit from having a set of placemats to match. If you're looking for a way to add color and richness to your dining room decor, consider making your own set of wedge placemats. They're surprisingly easy to make, and you can customize them to match your taste. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make wedge placemats for a round table.

Materials you will need:

Fabric of your choice
Batting
Quilting thread
Sewing machine
Iron and ironing board
Measuring tape or ruler
Fabric pencil or chalk
Scissors

Instructions:

1. Measure and cut a piece of fabric that is 30 inches wide by 45 inches long. This will be the top of the placemat.

2. Measure and cut a piece of batting that is 28 inches wide by 43 inches long. This will be the middle layer of the placemat.

3. Measure and cut a piece of fabric that is 26 inches wide by 41 inches long. This will be the bottom of the placemat.

4. Pin the top fabric, batting, and bottom fabric together. Quilt the layers together using a quilting stitch of your choice. A simple straight stitch or a zigzag stitch works well.

5. Trim the excess fabric and batting around the edges of the placemat. This will help to make the placemat look more polished.

6. Fold the placemat in half to find the center. Mark the center point with a fabric pencil or chalk.

7. Measure and mark a point 5 inches from the center point along the folded edge. This will be the beginning of the wedge.

8. Measure and mark a point 10 inches from the center point along the folded edge. This will be the end of the wedge.

9. Sew a straight stitch from the center point to the beginning of the wedge. Then, sew another straight stitch from the center point to the end of the wedge. This will create the wedge shape.

10. Repeat steps 7-9 to create a total of 6 wedges. The wedges should be evenly spaced around the placemat.

11. Once all of the wedges are sewn, trim the excess fabric and batting around the edges of the placemat. This will help to make the placemat look more finished.

Your wedge placemats are now complete! They're a great way to add a touch of color and richness to your round table.

Tips:

You can use any type of fabric you like to make your placemats. However, a heavier fabric will be more durable and will hold up better to repeated washings.
If you don't have a sewing machine, you can hand-stitch the placemats together. However, this will take longer and may not be as durable.
To make your placemats reversible, you can use two different fabrics for the top and bottom layers.
You can also add embellishments to your placemats, such as embroidery or appliqué.

That's it! You now know how to make wedge placemats for a round table. With a little bit of time and effort, you can add some personality and style to your dining room.