If you are looking for something to keep the kids attention while you are preparing a meal I have got just the thing for you! Chalkboard Oilcloth placemats! They are super easy to make and also make a great gift! Imagine how delighted your little kiddies will be while they wait to be served.
ITEMS NEEDED:
Decorative Oilcloth
Chalkboard Oilcloth
Bias tape
Pinning needles
I purchased the oilcloth at the local fabric store but you can also order it online. 1/2 yard each can make 4 placemats measuring 18×11.5 each. ($8/yard) I purchased the damask oilcloth for the girls and the plain red for the boys. After cutting out your two pieces of oilcloth, one side being the decorative and the other being the chalkboard, pin one long side together. Cut out a smaller piece of decorative oilcloth as your pocket and pin to either side of oilcloth. (I purchased a scrap piece for the pockets so you will need extra) I placed the pocket in front for the big kids and the back for the little kids…..thought the younger kids would need the entire space to color. Sew your pocket up along the sides NOT touching an edge and NOT ON TOP.
Now you are going to want to cut your corners round.
I placed the corner of my placemat along the corner of a square on my cutting mat and drew an arch from corner to corner with a dressmaker’s marking pencil and then cut it out with scissors.
Next you are going to want to iron your bias tape in half.
Now that your pocket is sewn on pin the other side of your placemat together and place the bias tape along one edge of placemat, pin or hold in place, and sew it all around. Now you’ve got yourself a cool new placemat.
xoxo, Sonja
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