Make a Circular Tablecloth
Make a Circular Tablecloth
Easy enough to make for special occasions and everyday
by Mary Wilkins
Editor, Sew What's New
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he look of a nice tablecloth on your table can create a warm, welcoming feeling. Here's an easy, quick simple one I made in about 15 minutes for a round table.
- Measure the width of your table and add 24 inches. This is your working measurement and will give you about 11 inch drop around the table.
- If your chosen fabric is not this wide, you will be making your tablecloth in panels.
- Stitch panels together if need be, using 1/2" seam allowance.
- Fold your fabric in half with right sides together. Now fold again in the other direction so you have your fabric in quarters.
- Lay flat on table and measure from folded corner. Use a measuring tape as a guide. Pinning it to the corner, measure out the width of your table plus 10 inches.
- Mark the radius on your fabric and cut out your shape.
- Stitch around entire outer edge with a slightly tightened needle tension. The fabric will naturally curl a little.
- Press under 1/4" or serge edge. Turn under 1/2" and stitch down using a little longer than usual straight stitch. Ease in the fullness as you stitch.
That's it, simple and quick. You can make these up in no time. Every well-dressed kitchen should have one and every special occasion deserves a nice tablecloth. Besides, you should be showing off your sewing skills.
Mary Wilkins is editor of Sew What's New. This article © 1999-2005 Mary Wilkins, used by permission.



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