Learn to make a festive fall placemat in the shape of a pumpkin. With frayed edges and a quilted look, this placemat will add a soft touch to any Thanksgiving seasonal table setting. Add a face to your pumpkin to turn it into a jack-o-lantern for Halloween. Bonus: use the mini pumpkin pattern to make a matching coaster.
The skill level for this sewing project is novice. With these detailed step by step instructions and illustrations any skill level should be able to make this Pumpkin Placemat with ease.
This digital download includes 2 PDF files to print at home.
1) Detailed sewing instructions to make a Pumpkin Placemat.
2) The sewing pattern pieces. These will print off on multiple pages that you will need to glue or tape together to create the larger pattern pieces. Instructions to do this are included in the sewing pattern.
The Materials needed to complete this project are:
1/3 meter of fabric- quilters cotton, flannel, linen or something that frays nicely
Small scraps of contrasting fabric for stem and optional Jack-O-Lantern face
1/3 meter quilt batting or a piece that measures 11x16
Thread
The tools needed to complete this project are:
Sewing machine
Scissors
Pins
Measuring tool