Do-it-yourself cloth

Table setting has an important role both during the reception of guests and during a family dinner. In textile stores you can now find many options for tablecloths. They cost a lot, but do not always justify their price. If you want to be sure of the quality of the material, tailoring and the availability of all parts, it is better to sew a tablecloth from the fabric yourself.

What is important to know for sewing a tablecloth

Before you get down to business, you need to find out important points without which work can be hopelessly spoiled. First you need:

calculate the size of the future product;
choose fabric for sewing;
decide on the design;
choose the fabric for the lining (if any);
purchase all the necessary items.

And now everything is in order.

How to calculate the size

According to etiquette, an average tablecloth should hang 25-30 cm from the table. But who invented these rules ?! You can completely not follow them, and choose another option you like. But it is not desirable that the free edge be less than the one stated above. You can do more: here you can walk up to the floor. But consider the conditions in which the dinner will take place: animals, children, long dresses, etc. The main thing is comfort.

Now you need to measure the length and width of the table with a centimeter. Next, add the required number of centimeters designed for the free edge.

Important! Remember to leave 10 cm for stitching and bending.

What fabric is suitable for sewing

This factor is also determined by personal preferences and comfort. You can choose both natural fabrics and artificial. But it is worth noting that most artificial fabrics are easily washed and do not lose color after washing.

On a note! Sliding fabrics such as satin and silk are also best avoided. They are inconvenient to use and often slide off the table.

For your product, such options as a tapestry, burlap, any fabric with the addition of polyester, cotton are suitable. We recommend that you pay special attention to teflon-soaked cotton . With its help, cotton becomes waterproof, and is also easily amenable to stain removal.

Decorative elements

Much depends on the purpose of the item. If this is an everyday kitchen item, you can do without decoration. But for holiday options, you can choose ruffles, runner, bows, brushes, pompons and much more .

But do not forget about your own preferences. Nobody forbids decorating everyday tablecloths. And if the gala dinner is supposed to be in a modern minimalist or high-tech setting, then the decorative elements will be superfluous.

Master class: do-it-yourself tablecloth

Prepare the necessary items.

centimeter;
the cloth;
sewing accessories (scissors, machine, needles, threads in fabric color);
decorative elements.

Follow the instructions below.

Measure the table and determine the size of the tablecloth.
Cut the required amount of fabric.
Fold the edges of the tablecloth and bast, paying particular attention to the corners.
Sew the sewn seams on the typewriter.
Delete the line.
Then you need to iron the stitched edge.
In conclusion, you need to wash the tablecloth and iron.