Handmade coaster ideas: stylish items for tea time
Coasters that can absorb water droplets and prevent your table from getting wet or scratched.
Chances are, you’ve used them at least once.
This article introduces a variety of DIY coaster ideas.
There are ideas using all kinds of materials—fabric scraps, resin, yarn, beads, tiles, and more—so feel free to use them as inspiration.
Since coasters aren’t something we often buy for ourselves, it’s a great idea to give your best creations as gifts!
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Handmade coaster ideas: stylish items for tea time (1–10)
Coaster with a hook
When it comes to items that make drinks look more elegant, coasters are a must.
In shops, they’re indispensable for beverages.
The fabric coasters with hooks introduced here are practical and convenient.
The hook makes tidying up easy, and they’re simple to hang to dry when doing laundry.
They’re very easy to make: create a pattern, cut the fabric to shape, and sew the pieces together.
Just attach the hook and you’re done.
Plus, if you choose your favorite fabric patterns, you can make all kinds of coasters—perfect as gifts for friends.
macramé coaster
How about a trendy macramé coaster? Its nostalgic, warm texture blends effortlessly into your room’s interior—that’s the charm.
Adding a macramé coaster to tea time is sure to delight.
This time, we’re introducing a heart-shaped macramé coaster that’s especially popular with women.
It’s easy to make just by knotting macramé, so it’s highly recommended.
Once you learn the knots, you can make it smoothly, so don’t worry.
The heart shape also makes it a great gift for someone special.
Resin coaster
Here’s an idea for making coasters with resin.
Pour resin into a coaster mold, then place stickers of your favorite characters, beads, or other small parts on top.
Pour another layer of resin over that and cure it, and you’re done! It’s very easy, so even beginners can make it as long as they have the tools.
Resin is basically transparent, so you can color it or mix in shimmering powders for a nice effect.
You can also make them in batches, so they’re great as small gifts.
Handmade coaster ideas: Stylish items for tea time (11–20)
fabric coaster
Coasters are handy items to have when you’re enjoying a drink.
Not only do they prevent water droplets from spreading, they also add a stylish touch.
Fabric coasters in particular are easy to wash when they get dirty and are highly absorbent.
This time, we’re introducing handmade coasters using fabric.
First, prepare four pieces of fabric in your favorite patterns.
Cut them into circles, layer them, and simply sew them together—it’s easy to make.
By just preparing fabrics you like, you can create a variety of coasters you’ll never get bored of.
[Felt] Flower Coaster
![[Felt] Flower Coaster](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eJjMCvjVCVI/sddefault.jpg)
Here’s an idea for coasters themed around flowers that let you enjoy the soft, fluffy texture of felt.
We’ll show you how to make easy coasters using just felt fabric, thick paper (cardstock), and a hot glue gun.
Use a compass to draw a circle on the cardstock, then layer the felt fabric and cut them out together.
Create the central flower piece where the cup will sit and the petal pieces, then attach them with the hot glue gun.
It’s also fun to use colorful materials or base your design on real flowers like sunflowers.
bead coaster
Let’s try making a beaded coaster.
Use a circle-cut piece of felt for the base, and sew beads onto it.
The process itself is simple but time-consuming, so it’s a great idea for when you have plenty of time.
String the beads onto your thread beforehand.
Sew the bead at one end of the strand to the center of the felt, then, moving in a spiral, stitch each bead onto the felt one by one.
The idea is to anchor the thread between each bead to the felt.
It’s a bit of work, but the effort will make you love the beautiful coaster you create!
Indian embroidered coaster
These are Indian embroidery coasters that you can finish with just simple hand running stitches! First, cut your favorite Indian embroidered ribbon and fold it in half with right sides together.
Sew a running stitch along the edge opposite the fold with a 1 cm seam allowance.
Attach fabric double-sided tape to the top and bottom edges, turn it right side out, then peel off the backing paper and press to adhere.
That’s all it takes to make a cute Indian embroidery coaster! They’re a bit on the small side, but they have plenty of presence.
They’re easy to make, so they’re great as gifts, too!