It’s been ages since I did something besides a recipe on Sunday, but with my new sewing machine still humming away, I felt like sharing a sewing project. I’ll get back to the recipe thing next Sunday.
The very first project off my Baby Lock was this; a set of 8 place mats.
The picture does not in any way do it justice. These are so upscale, and I am so proud of myself. Ok, maybe not that proud, but they did come out well.
Here’s how to make them:
Cut the base – which should be out of a medium weight woven – into 22″x18″ sections. Cut the lace to 21 1/4″ x 17 1/4″. This is large enough to accommodate a European style dinner complete with fish course. If the fabric is wrinkled or has creases, iron it before cutting. This can be a little picky.
Spread the lace out over the base, making sure everything is flat and smooth. Cut about 1/4″ of the corners off of the base.
Turn the base, being sure to catch the lace under to make a sort of frame. Pin. Iron. Stitch. Be sure to tuck the corners in so that no raw edges are exposed, and watch that the lace does not bunch up anywhere. I strongly recommend NOT leaving it overnight in any position other than flat.
Stitching is fairly quick, and the results are well worth the effort.
