Beginner Friendly Tutorial
Coasters are a great way to add a splash of color or personality to any space. Not to mention, they can protect your surfaces from glassware.
I am going to provide directions for those who may have different set ups, then I have.
If you have a question, or need clarification. Please reach out, you may not be the only one who needs help
Supplies - (Please not that some links are affiliate links, which means if you purchase using them, I make a tiny amount of $)
5" width cut of Fabric A
5" width cut of Fabric B
Preparation
Cutting the Fabric and Batting:
Cut 4 pieces each of Fabric A, Fabric B, and batting into 5"x5" squares
Rotary cutter -Cut a 5" strip of fabric.
Rotate the fabric 90 degrees and cut it into 5"x5" squares.
Scissors - Mark the back side of the fabric with a heat erasable marker to outline the 5"x5" squares.
Cut out the squares along the marked lines.
Sewing
Assembling the Coaster:
Place Fabric A and Fabric B right sides together. (Right sides together means the printed sides of the fabric should face each other.)
Then, place the batting piece on top of Fabric B, on the wrong side.
2. Sewing the Edges:
With your stack of three fabrics, sew a 1/4" seam allowance along three of the sides.
On the fourth side, sew with the same 1/4" seam allowance, but leave a 1" opening in the center. This opening will be used to turn the coaster right side out later.
3. Pressing the Coaster:
Using your iron, press the coaster flat. This helps to set the seams.
4. Clipping the Corners:
Snip a small amount of fabric off each corner to help the corners fit better when turning the coaster right side out.
For rounded corners, clip a single straight line diagonally across the corner.
For sharper corners, clip down each side of the corner, starting close to the corner and tapering out towards the edge.
5. Turning the Coaster Right Side Out:
Using the 1" hole, turn the coaster right side out. Doing one corner at a time will make it easier.
Press the coaster flat with an iron.
6. Edge Stitching:
Using the inside edge of your presser foot as a guide, sew along the edge of your coaster on all four sides
7. Top Stitching:
Stitch from corner to corner on each coaster, creating an "X" in the middle.
I usually eyeball this line, but if you want a more exact line, you can draw one using your heat erasable marker.
This top stitching can also be a circle or a hand-stitched sashiko design, if you prefer.
8. Final Pressing:
Press the coaster one more time on both sides. This will set the new stitching.
Additionally, if you have some clear starch, such as Best Press, you can spray the coaster with it. This will provide a bit more stiffening.
Enjoy Your Coasters!
Enjoy your new set of coasters, and reward yourself with a glass of your favorite celebratory beverage.
These coasters can be washed based on your fabric's washing requirements. For instance, if you used 100% quilting cotton like I did, they will be machine washable.
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