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How to make a reversible placemat cover...
Reversible Tablesetting Placemat Cosy

Hello! It's a public holiday in Melbourne.

Today I ran in the rain, had a terrible coffee, sewed a bit, shopped with the kids, cooked a bit & generally took things pretty easy.

There have been a few questions about the placemat covers so I've put together a HAC "how to".

Gather your supplies...
Fabric
Fold Over Elastic
Pins
Sewing machine
Circular placemat

If you're planning on doing any embroidery (either traditional or machine), or maybe some other decorative application like gocco or applique - do that before you cut your circles.

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Cut two circles approximately 1.5 inches larger than your placemat.

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Pin with wrong sides together.

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Set your machine to zig zag & stitch the fold over elastic to the outside of the circle shape. You need to stretch the elastic fully. Go slow & remember to keep your needle in your work as you stretch. If you're stumped now's the time to visit Amy Karol's FOE tute...it's a ripper.

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Once you're finished the cover should look something like this.

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Slip the cover onto your circular placemat & enjoy. Look Liesl it's a shower cap!

Reversible Barkcloth Placemat Cosy

Time yourself...super speedy gift idea.

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How to make a reversible placemat cover... + tutorial