Do-it-yourself silicone tablecloth with fringe

A tablecloth is one of the most important attributes of a feast. Many housewives have already managed to appreciate the advantages of tablecloths made of silicone. Such products are very practical, because they are distinguished by good durability and immunity to pollution, they help to reliably protect the countertop from scratches and significantly muffle the ringing of dishes.

What is a silicone tablecloth?

This tablecloth is made of a sufficiently strong combined polymeric material (multilayer vinyl) and is great for countertops of various types.

This coating fits snugly on the countertop, first you need to expel the air, providing a beautiful shiny surface.

Advice! The most effective silicone tablecloths look on glass and wooden countertops.

How to sew a silicone tablecloth?

For the independent manufacture of such a product, the necessary amount of material, a sewing machine, needles, threads, scissors, a marker and a centimeter should be prepared.

First you need to measure the length and width of the existing table, adding to these values ​​the dimensions of the overhang of the tablecloth from the table (about 25-35 cm) and allowances for bending (10 cm).

If, for example, the dimensions of the table are 0.8 x 1.8 m, the length of the cut material on the tablecloth will be:

1.8 m + 30 cm for overhang + 10 cm for hem = 2.2 m,

and the width is 0.8 m + 30 cm + 10 m = 1.2 m.

Advice! Wash the fringe before work, it can shrink.

If desired, you can additionally decorate it with a variety of decorative elements.

How to sew a fringe with your own hands to a silicone tablecloth?

To decorate such a product with a fringe with brushes, it is necessary to prepare a fringe equal in length to the perimeter of the film with the addition of 10-15 cm.

Technique of execution:

  1. Before starting work, the fringe should be wet and dried so that the material shrinks.
  2. Then, using a sewing machine, you need to sew it to the edge of the product. If the silicone material is too tight for the sewing needle, a thin awl can be used for this purpose. With such a tool, it is necessary to pierce the holes along the edges of the product at the same distance from each other and then manually sew the braid over them.
  3. Excess material is recommended to be trimmed.

Advice! Since such products are characterized by high strength characteristics, they are able to withstand even active daily use. A great option for families with small children and pets.

The silicone coating will not only allow you to permanently preserve all the qualities of the table surface, but also give it a beautiful look. Since this product harmoniously combines classic and modern design, it fits perfectly into a simple interior, as well as in a cozy home environment.