Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Here are three really simple ideas for sewing projects for Christmas! A place mat using a self-binding technique, which can be made into a sewing machine mat or mug rug, easy bunting and a gift bag with French seams. I’m using one of the panels I designed exclusively for Sewing Street, available through the link below.

sewingstreet.com/en-gb/search/?q=christmas-animal-friends

All other materials;
debbieshoresewing.com


Materials:
Place mat;
12.5” x 9.5” (32cm x 24cm) Top fabric
14.5” x 11.5” (37cm x 29cm) Backing fabric
13” x 10” (53cm x 26cm) Heat resistant wadding
505 Basting Spray


One Bunting pennant (make as many as you like!)
8” x 9” (20cm x 23cm) fabric
8” x 9” (20cm x 23cm) felt
Binding or ribbon to hang
505 Basting Spray

Gift bag;
Two pieces of 10” x 12” (25cm x 30cm) fabric
18” (46cm) ribbon