Placemat with Pocket


For an easy Placemat with Pocket you will need:
2- 13x 21 inch rectangles, same or coordinating materials
2– 6x6 inch squares for pockets
sewing supplies

This makes one placemat, if you are making more than one you'll need to have the correct amount of fabric per placemat.

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Place pocket squares right sides together. Stitch along 3 sides leaving top open. Turn right sides out. Iron flat. Tuck top edge in slightly and top stitch.

Pin pocket to one rectangle toward the right side of the placemat. Sew along three sides leaving top open for the pocket.

placemat pocket pinned

sew pocket placemat

Place the two 13"x21" rectangles right sides together. Sew along sides leaving 1 inch opening. Turn right side out. Tuck edge in and iron flat. Top stitch all around edges.

placemat with pocket


How about an even easier placemat using bias tape for the edge?



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