Originally Posted by
Marcy J.
I am sewing placemats, line with fleece and of course a backing. After sewing them all around leaving an open space to turn right side out, I am having the most trouble with the backing showing up all around. Is it possible to cut the backing slightly smaller then the top and how would you sew the layers together. My mind is a blank as to a possible solution. Thank you in advance.
This is a little correction to my post, I had used fusible fleece, not the fleece as in blankets. I made a sample using the replies you kind quilters made. I used thin cotton batting, which I put down first, top fabric facing up next and then right side of backing down facing top. I sewed all around, closing the opening for turning, but stitched on back of the placemat. I had been sewing the layers together stitching on the top fabric. This seemed to help. Just a little backing showed in some areas. Hope I made myself clear,