Posts tagged: placemat


How To: Make a Reversible Placemat Cover.

By Chrisjob

Reversible Tablesetting Placemat Cosy

It's nearly 2010! If you've got placemats, they should indeed be round. And if you've got round placemats, you should create your own covers. And! If you're creating your own covers, might as well make 'em two-sided for twice the decorability.

November 09, 2009
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Brush Roll from Placemats and More Placemat Hacks

By ModHomeEcTeacher

created at: 2009-05-11

A trip to World Market or Pier One and you can't help but get inspired by the gorgeous placemats they stock.  Cut and finished pieces made from vibrant fabrics, and oh, the many ways to use them! Over on Dollar Store Crafts I found this makeup brush roll made from a sequined placemat with straight stitching and grosgrain ribbon. See more ideas of things to make using place » READ MORE

May 11, 2009
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Easy DIY Placemats.

By Chrisjob

Blair from WiseCraft has created one of those projects that make my DIY heart sing: using two materials - fabric and the lamination machine at Kinko's - way beyond their intended use. Adding a bit of fusible webbing gets anyone custom, handmade placemat for everyday of the week.

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April 10, 2009
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Playful Placemats from Modern Twist.

By Chrisjob

The photos intimate that these modern, poppy placemats from Modern Twist are intended for kids, but these, if I ever catch them for sale, will look mighty fine on my dining table. Their transparent nature simply enhances the beauty of the table, adding a bit of visual interest. "Made from hand silk-screened food-safe silicone, the Modern-twist placemat is available in botanical and nature-inspired patterns. With a minimalist aesthetic, the pl » READ MORE

September 08, 2008
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Placemat Hack: Flaptop Laptop Cover

By ModHomeEcTeacher

 

created on: 05/15/08

created on: 05/15/08

created on: 05/15/08

created on: 05/15/08

Finally a use for colorful, rectangular placements available at World Market!  Here's a tutorial you can follow to make some jazzy padded laptop covers for yourself or for gifts.  You'll need a little more than basic sewing skills to do this, but it's worth the time and it's very customize-able.  With some patience and  desire,  you'll be the envy of all your Black-Nylon-Canvas-Cased Friends. 

what you need:

sewing machine

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May 15, 2008
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