DIY fun: DIY tutorial for making exclusive placemats and coasters

In this fast-paced era, more and more people are pursuing the quality and personalization of life. DIY (DIY) has not only become a fashion trend, but also a way to enjoy life and release stress. Today, let's step into the world of DIY and make your own placemats and coasters, adding a touch of warmth and uniqueness to the dining table.

1、 Material preparation

Before starting, you need to prepare the following materials:

Fabric: Choose colors and patterns according to personal preferences, and you can find a wide range of choices at Yiwu Tianran Daily Necessities (2nd floor, Gate 91, Zone 4, Yiwu International Trade City), from cotton and linen to lace.

Sewing thread: Choose a color that matches the fabric to ensure overall harmony.

Sewing needle or sewing machine: choose according to personal habits.

Scissors, rulers, pencils: used for measuring and cutting.

(Optional) Hot melt glue gun and hot melt glue: used to reinforce edges or stick decorations.

2、 Making placemats

Step 1: Measurement and Cutting

Firstly, determine the size of the placemat you want, usually square or rectangular. Use a ruler and pencil to draw the desired size on the fabric, leaving a seam of about 1 centimeter. Then use scissors to cut along the drawn line.

Step 2: Suture the edges

Align the edges of two pieces of fabric facing each other, sew along the edges with a sewing needle or machine, and remember to leave a small opening for flipping the fabric. After stitching, flip the fabric to the front through the reserved small opening and use your fingers or tools to smooth out the edges and corners.

Step 3: Suture the small opening and reinforce it

Use a hidden needle or machine to stitch the small opening left before. If you want the placemat to be more durable, you can sew another circle on the edge to increase its thickness and stability.

Step 4: (Optional) Decoration and reinforcement

According to personal preferences, lace edges, embroidered patterns, or small decorative items can be added to the placemat using hot melt adhesive. At the same time, in order to increase the anti slip effect, a thin layer of latex or adhesive anti slip pad can be applied to the bottom of the placemat.

3、 Making coasters

The production process of a coaster is similar to that of a placemat, but it is smaller in size and often uses a single layer of fabric.

Step 1: Cut the fabric

Cut circular or square fabric according to the size of the bottom of commonly used cups, leaving a seam edge.

Step 2: Suture or weave the edges (depending on the design)

You can choose to sew the edges directly or use weaving techniques such as locking or curling to increase aesthetics and durability.

Step 3: Decoration and Completion

Just like the production of placemats, you can add decorations to the coaster according to your personal preferences, such as sewing patterns, sticking cloth stickers, etc. After completion, a simple coaster was born.

4、 Enjoy the results

Placing pre made placemats and coasters on the dining table is not only practical, but also showcases your personality and taste. Whenever dining or drinking tea, seeing these handmade small items makes one feel particularly happy.

The joy of DIY lies in the process of creation and discovery. Through hands-on production, we can not only gain a sense of achievement, but also find a peaceful world of our own in the busy life. Why not take action now and go to Yiwu Tianran Daily Necessities to select materials, and start your DIY journey!