How To Measure For Place Mats

A standard 12 by 18 inch placemat should measure 13 by 19 inches to cover the seams on all four sides.

How to measure for place mats.

You will need two rectangles of contrasting fabric for each placemat. Placemats are typically between 12 x16 and 14 by 20 but can be any size you want. Ideal size of placemats. The techniques required for sewing placemats and napkins are the same.

Size fabric requirements for rectangular placemats. When making placemats add an extra inch to the total size to account for a 1 2 inch hem around the placemat. Make sure to measure twice and cut once. Oval placemats are the same basic size as rectangular placemats except they have rounded edges.

For example a more rectangular placemat may be 12 x18 while more squared ones might be 14 x18. Standard placemats measure about 18 x 14. My placemat measured 17 5 by 13 5. Large rectangular placemats approximately 12 inches wide by 18 inches long or 14 inches wide by 20 inches long hold an entire place setting and are the most popular size.

This size of a placemat is spacious enough to hold the entire set including napkins stemware and flatware. The napkin flatware and stemware are laid on the table. Measure and mark a 15 wide x 19 long rectangle on each fabric and cut out the rectangles. The only differences lie in their sizes and the kind of fabric used.

Small placemats approximately 12 inches in diameter in square oval or round shapes hold only a dinner plate. For example if you want a finished placemat to measure 16 inches by 14 inches cut out fabric measuring 17 inches by 15 inches instead. However placemats are available in several different shapes and sizes. Make sure you wash your fabrics before cutting and sewing them as they will be washed frequently.

I started the project by measuring one of my current placemats to figure out the finished size. Of course this size is not written in stone so feel free to adapt it to your requirements. Place the pretty sides or right sides of the fabric together and pin in place. Placemats of the dimensions 14 inches wide by 20 inches long garnered the most attention and are the most famous ones to date.

If you don t wash them they will likely shrink and change shape. A smaller placemat should measure roughly 10 by 15 inches in size. Since you will be making your own you can make the exact size to fit your table and settings.