If you d don t want the homemade tablecloth to reach the floor measure the distance you d like it to fall to.
How to make a floor length rectangular tablecloth.
To make a square or rectangular tablecloth start by choosing a drop length and hem length and calculating the area of the table you want to cover.
Press under the fabric by 1 2 inch first or simply sew a 1 2 inch hem all the way around the.
Once you have your big piece of fabric it s just about measuring the final dimensions and doing a simple hem.
Make a narrow hem on your oval tablecloth because it is the simplest kind to make on a curved edge.
For example a 0 drop would only cover the top of the table and would not hang off the sides at all.
Making a rectangular or square tablecloth is easy as pie once you get past the calculating and measuring.
Next pin and sew the pieces of fabric together and cut the fabric to the right drop length.
A folding table is a great solution for accommodating extra guests at an indoor or outdoor dinner party.
In a previous tutorial we went over how to match and sew the pattern if you need extra width.
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It s also useful as a serving table or for displaying items at a festival or sale.
Also measure the length from the tabletop to the floor if you want to make a round tablecloth that stretches to the floor.
A drop ranging from 12 15 is usually considered a lap length drop for seated guests.
This is how much fabric you would like to drape over the edge of the table going down towards the floor.