DIY Monstera Leaf Coaster – DIY Felt leaf coaster in 2 minutes
If you love plants and can’t get enough of them or if you have a plant lover friend, you would love these adorable Monstera leaf coasters. They could be a stunning addition to any table and a great conversation starter. Plus they are really quick to sew as you only have 2 seams to make. Talk about easy and useful thing to sew!
Below you will find my step by step written tutorial how to sew Monstera leaf coasters out of felt with VIDEO instructions for all the visual learners.
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How to make Monstera leaf coasters
Supplies and tools
- fabric – 2 pieces of green felt 14 x 14 cm (5.5 x 5″) each (light green for the top and dark green for the back)
- matching thread
- scissors (or rotary cutter and a cutting mat)
- exacto knife
- sewing clips or pins
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How to Sew a Monstera Leaf Coaster
Watch the diy felt leaf coaster video first and then follow the written step by step instructions below.
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Felt Leaf Coaster VIDEO TUTORIAL
INSTRUCTIONS:
To make this DIY felt leaf coaster you will need:
– 1 light green pieece of felt 14 x 13cm (5.5 x 5″) for the top
– 1 dark green pieece of felt 14 x 13cm (5.5 x 5″) for the back
Finished coaster measures approximately 12.5 x 11.5 cm (5 x 4.5″)
STEP 1:
Download and trim the Monstera leaf pattern.
STEP 2:
Place the leaf pattern on top of the light green felt and transfer the pattern to the felt piece. Fold the leaf pattern along the center and mark along the fold – this will be the main vein of the leaf.
Place the leaf pattern on top of the dark green felt and tranfer the outer shape of the leaf (no holes or cuts, just a single whole heart-shaped piece).
STEP 3:
Cut out one light green piece of felt according to the outer shape and cut out the holes in the leaves.
Cut out one dark piece of felt according to the outer shape.
If you are making a set of coasters you can cut out all your felt pieces to speead up the process.
STEP 4:
Place the light green piece on top of the dark green piece and put 3-4 sewing clips to hold them together.
STEP 5:
With your machine set to straight stitch stitch around the outer edge, about 1/8″ (3mm) in.
STEP 6:
Set your machine to medium zig zag stitch, stitch along the midrib (main vain in the center of the leaf)
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