How to hem a tablecloth with a corner

There are many ways to file tablecloths; the edges and corners of a product can be handled in different ways. But one thing unites them: a quality sewn thing with crafted corners is one of the criteria for a beautiful appearance of a product.

This article details the basic method of hemming, having mastered which you can easily process various types of everyday and holiday tablecloths.

Materials and tools for work

It is better to prepare in advance everything that is needed during work, down to the smallest detail. This will help to fully concentrate on the process and not be distracted by trifles.

Naturally, you need a piece of the right fabric for the future tablecloth . With a suitable size is determined quite simply. Measure the length of the countertop, add length to the overhang (from 20 cm to the floor) and 10 cm to the hem from all sides.

Select material and pattern as you wish. But be sure to consider the shrinkage of the material after washing .

IMPORTANT! In order not to doubt how much the tablecloth will decrease after being in the washing machine, you can wash and carefully iron the material before cutting.

In addition, you will need the following.

  • Threads to match fabric or pattern.
  • Sewing machine. After all, making a long and even line by hand will be very difficult.
  • Tailor's accessories as needed: scissors for cutting, ruler, tape, pins, thimble, thread threader, chalk or marker for marking.
  • Iron.
  • For convenience, you can pre-prepare a piece of cardboard: a rectangle with sides 5 to 15-20 centimeters.

Step-by-step instructions for hemming the corner of the tablecloth

To hem a tablecloth with a corner, several steps must be performed sequentially.

Angle formation

  • Cut out the desired flap from the fabric, given the indentation to the seam.
  • Next, you need to iron the seam : bend the fabric with an indent of 5 centimeters and walk with a hot iron on all four sides .

TIP . This can be done using a cardboard blank or by plotting a fold line with a chalk (marker).

  • The main thing is that the line is visible on the fabric and is well washed. If you are not sure how the dye will behave on the fabric, check in advance on a small piece so as not to spoil the finished product .
  • Once again, bend the fabric inward with an indent of 5 cm and make the arrow with an iron. It turns out the folding inside the tablecloth of 10 centimeters. This distance is enough to ensure that the edge is neat and not massive at the same time. If desired, you can thread pins around the entire perimeter of the future seam. This will be especially useful if the segment of matter is large enough.
  • Carefully iron the corners so that the line is clearly visible in the expanded form .
  • We draw the diagonal in the resulting squares and draw a very even line from corner to corner. The resulting corner is carefully cut off, backing 1 cm.
  • Iron and turn the corner.

Shutdown

The simplest thing remains: to sew the hem around the entire perimeter of the tablecloth.

Remember to remove the pins if they were used to fix the arrow . Do this very carefully and carefully so that the line is smooth. After all, as a rule, there will no longer be a chance for a second attempt. Even if you open the wrong seam, holes from the needle may remain on the material, and the appearance of the tablecloth will be damaged.