Tablecloths are quick and easy to make. Knowing how to make your own is a great way to get the look you want without a lot of hassle. These are so much fun to make for different seasons or the holidays. I like to make them in sets of two in order to swap them out when messes happen. This tutorial will cover making a simple round tablecloth out of linen.
Materials
- Fabric (Linen and cotton work well for me) *
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Fabric pins
- Fabric chalk
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine (any)
Steps
- Pre-wash, dry and iron your fabric. This will help any shrinking from making your final piece too small.
- Measure your table from end to end to get the diameter.
- Add 18″ to your diameter and divide by two. This measurement will be the radius of your circle to sew. *
- Example: My table was 42″ wide and I like about 8-9 inches of overhang so I needed to add 18″ to get my final diameter of 60″ and radius of 30″.
- Fold your fabric in quarters.
- Use a string or your measuring tape the length of your radius to draw a quarter of a circle on your folded fabric.
- Cut on the line.
- Finish the edges of the fabric by folding over about a 1/4″ of fabric twice, iron, and pin. Ironing will make it easier to sew and keep your edges and lines straight.
- Sew along the edges. Make sure to backstitch at least three times when you start and stop.
- Remove all your pins and iron out any lingering creases.
- Lay your tablecloth out and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure when selecting your fabric that the bolt of fabric is wide enough to cover your diameter + overhang. Bolts of fabric typically are sold in 48″ – 60″ widths. If you need wider than this look for extra wide. The width is typically marked at the top of the bolt of fabric.
- Depending on how long you want your table cloth to drape down you can adjust the amount you add in step 3.