DECORATIVE STITCHES PLACEMAT & NAPKINS

Instructions

Napkin

1. From linen cut a 50cm square. Fold and press a 1cm seam on all sides. Fold in and press 1cm again create a 1cm double seam. Pin or clip in place.
2. Work on a spare swatch of linen, select and test stitch a decorative stitch, using the same thread in the top and bobbin. Use the edge of your foot or markings on your machine to create your desired stitch distance from the edge of the napkin.
3. Stitch around four sides.
4. Repeat to make additional napkins.

Placemat

1. Fuse iron on stabilizer to the back of one linen rectangle.
2. Work on a spare swatch of linen, select and test stitch a decorative stitch, using the same thread in the top and bobbin.
3. Working one line of stitching at a time, use chalk to mark a curved wave across the fabric and then stitch using selected decorative stitch.
4. Continue testing, marking and stitch waves of decorative stitches to create your design.
5. Trim stitched panel to 48 x 33cm
6. With right sides facing, lay stitched panel on remaining linen rectangle. Trim both pieces to 48 x 33cm.
7. Pin and stitch around, with 1cm seam allowance, leaving a 10cm opening along one side.
8. Turn through. Press. Top stitch 3mm from the edge close the opening.
9. Repeat to make additional placemats.