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how to make a bath mat from two placemats
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How to Make a Bath Mat

Learn how to make a bathroom mat the easiest and most inexpensive way possible!
Course DIY Projects
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 bath mat
Cost $1

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Placemats
  • 1 skein Embroidery floss or thread

Instructions

  • Start by making sure the placemats are washed and laying flat. Lay them next to each other.
    Two purple placemats laying next to each other
  • Begin sewing at one end. Make knots to secure. Line the mats up and zig zag stitch all the way down, making sure to knot the thread at the beginning and end.
    Needle poking into the edge of a placemat with embroidery thread attached
  • Start at one end and push the needle up through. Then you're going to use the fibers of the rug for your stitches.
    Using embroidery thread and a needle to sew the placemats together
  • Make enough stitches to secure the placemats well - you want them snug, because you want to have the ability to wash your rug.
    Stitching two placemats together to make a rug
  • Trim off the excess thread when you reach the end using the scissors.
    how to make a bath mat from two placemats

Notes

Step 1: Grab several placemats to make a larger mat. I love that you can make this whatever size you like!
Step 2: If you need tips for how to start and stop a project with embroidery thread, this video shows you the knots.
To make this non-slip, hot glue shelf liner to the back with dots in a few places. When you need to wash, pull it off, and then re-hot glue the dots. It doesn't take long.