Sew a Simple Leafy Reversible Table Mat

Apologies to Mom, because this is one of her birthday gifts for her upcoming December birthday! I have been waiting to share it on the blog, but turns out I’m not going to see her until late Winter.

This simple table mat came together in a few sittings! I just thought a quick tutorial was in order, because holidays are fast approaching! This mat is the perfect hostess or mother-in-law gift…especially for those women who seem to have everything.

Materials

Two fabrics, one green and one brown

Neutral color binding, preferably in a stretch knit

Batting

Basic sewing kit

paper, scissors and marker for template

Step One: Create a leaf template. Aim to make the leaf approximately half of the measurement of the finished table mat.

Step Two: Trace the template onto the green fabric. I did five leaves, but you could easily do only three or add more for a larger mat. Then cut out the fabric leaves.

Step Three: Sew the leaves onto batting with a wide zig zag stitch. Then cut around the leaves to remove excess batting.

Step Four: Sew those leaves onto the brown backing fabric, with right sides facing out. Cut around the leaves again, and be sure to round out the tip a little for the next step!

Step Five: Attach binding around each leaf. Then, sew the leaves together in a pleasing design.

So easy! Make one or make a bunch! Check your list then check it twice for all those women on your list!