When it comes to home decor and entertaining, placemats are a great way to add a pop of color and personality to your table setting. But, instead of buying new placemats, why not make your own using a shower curtain? This DIY project is easy, affordable, and will give your table a unique look. In this blog post, we will show you step-by-step how to make placemats out of a 180cm x 180cm shower curtain.
Here is a typical shower curtain you could find online.
Step-By-Step Guide
First, gather your materials. You will need a 180cm x 180cm shower curtain, a ruler, a pencil, scissors, and a sewing machine (or a needle and thread if you prefer to hand sew).
Measure and mark out the size of your placemats on the shower curtain. You can make them any size you like, but for this project, we will be making placemats that measure 30cm x 45cm. Use the ruler and pencil to mark the measurements on the shower curtain.
Cut out the placemats using the scissors. Cut along the lines you marked, making sure to cut through both layers of the shower curtain.
Use a sewing machine or a needle and thread to hem the edges of the placemats. This will prevent fraying and give the placemats a finished look.
Once the hemming is done, your placemats are complete! You can now use them on your table.
Resources
180cm x 180cm shower curtain
Ruler
Pencil
Scissors
Sewing machine (or a needle and thread if you prefer to hand sew)
How Many Placemats Can Be Cut
How many placemats can be cut from the 180cm x180cm shower curtain if they measure 45cm x 30cm
If the shower curtain measures 180cm x 180cm and you want to cut placemats that measure 45cm x 30cm, you can cut a total of 12 placemats.
To find out, you can divide the total area of the shower curtain by the area of each placemat.
Area of shower curtain = 180cm x 180cm = 32,400 cm^2
Area of each placemat = 45cm x 30cm = 1350 cm^2
32,400 cm^2 / 1350 cm^2 = 24
So, you can cut 24 placemats from the shower curtain, but since each placemat is a rectangle, and the shower curtain also is a rectangle you can have 12 placemats.
So, the 12 placemats that can be cut from the 180cm x 180cm shower curtain if they measure 45cm x 30cm, each one of them would be 45cm x 30cm, but you would need 2 pieces of 45cm x 30cm to make one placemat, one with the design and the other one with the back side.
Final Conclusion
Making placemats out of a shower curtain is a simple and affordable way to add a unique touch to your table setting. Not only it's a great way to recycle an old shower curtain, but it's also an opportunity to add a pop of color and personality to your table. With the step-by-step guide provided, you can now make your own placemats in no time.