Do you like to receive guests? We simply love it! And that’s why we suggest you sew a tablecloth with your own hands before they arrive. Believe me, such a tablecloth will not only decorate your holiday, but will also become a source of pride for the hostess, because such a tablecloth cannot be bought in a store! Made from floral cotton tapestry, it is finished with a satin border and fine lace trim. Another special feature of this tablecloth is that it is double - placed on a thin olive-colored cotton lining.

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DIY tablecloth - details

Rice. 1. DIY tablecloth - table setting

Rice. 3. Table setting - top view

DIY tablecloth - master class

In order to correctly calculate the required length of fabric for a tablecloth, measure the length and width of your table and add 60 cm to the measured values. The estimated length of the tablecloth (DS) and the finished width of the tablecloth (SH) are calculated using the formula: DS = Table width + 60 cm, ШС = Table length + 60 cm. According to the standards, the tablecloth should go down from all edges of the table by 25-30 cm.

As a rule, tablecloths purchased in stores have standard sizes and do not always fit our table, going down the edges too much or not enough. This is another reason to sew a tablecloth yourself!

Fabric for the tablecloth can be purchased at a curtain fabric store. The width of such fabrics is usually 2.8-3.0 m, which will allow you to sew a tablecloth even on a large table. Dimensions of the table presented in the master class: 0.9 m x 1.8 m.

For our tablecloth and 4 napkins we needed:

Main fabric: cotton tapestry with a floral pattern - 1.5 m with a fabric width of 2.8 m.

Lining fabric: cotton poplin 2.4 m long and 150 cm wide.

Satin ribbon for finishing the edges of the tablecloth 6.5 cm wide, 8.5 m long, lace trim 2.5 cm wide and 8.5 m long, matching threads.

For finishing the edges of napkins (napkin size 0.3 x 0.3 m): satin ribbon 3 cm wide, 5 m long, lace trim 2.5 cm wide and 5 m long, matching threads.

Rice. 1. DIY tablecloth - necessary materials

Cut out the tablecloth from the main and lining fabrics according to your measurements, add 1 cm allowances on all sides. Place both pieces with right sides facing each other, match the edges and secure with tailor's pins.

Rice. 2. Treating the tablecloth with a lining. Cut out 2 rectangles for the tablecloth from the main and lining fabric according to your measurements.

Sew the parts from the main and lining fabrics along the contour, leaving a small area for turning.

Rice. 3. Sew the parts along the contour

Cut off the allowances at the corners, not reaching 2 mm from the stitching.

Rice. 4. Cut off allowances at corners

Iron the seams of the tablecloth from the right side, placing both allowances on the main fabric piece.

Rice. 5. Iron the seams

Sweep the tablecloth clean on all sides, turning the seam to the wrong side.

Rice. 6. Sweep clean on all sides

Fold and iron the seam allowances along the open area of ​​the tablecloth. Then fold them together, matching the edges, baste and stitch close to the edge. Remove basting stitches. Iron the tablecloth along all edges again.

Rice. 7. Fold and baste the allowances along the open area

Before setting up satin ribbon, you need to fix the edges of the tablecloth. To do this, place wide basting stitches along the edges as shown in photo 8.

Rice. 8. Baste the edges of the tablecloth using wide stitches.

Decorating the edges of the tablecloth with satin ribbon

Satin ribbon and lace trim are used to decorate the tablecloth. First, you need to sew the satin ribbon along the edges of the tablecloth, then the lace trim is sewn onto the ribbon (Fig. 9).

Rice. 9. Satin ribbon and lace trim

Start stitching the satin ribbon from one of the corners of the tablecloth. Place it exactly along the edges and stitch exactly to the edge.

Rice. 10. How to sew satin ribbon

To make it easier for you to guide the fabric under your foot when turning a corner, thread a double thread into the top of each corner. Pull the thread as you turn to help guide the fabric under the foot.

Rice. 11. When turning the corner, pull the thread

After the satin ribbon is stitched around the entire perimeter of the tablecloth, you need to decorate the corners. To do this, lay the tape at a 90° angle and cut off the excess tape at the corner, leaving allowances for hemming the edges.

Rice. 12. Cut off the corners of the satin ribbon

Tuck one seam allowance on top of the other, fold the top seam allowance under and baste or pin.

Rice. 13. Fold and pin allowances at corners

Make sure that when folding the ribbon you get a neat, even hem. Stitch the corner allowance exactly to the edge.

Rice. 14. Stitch the tape allowance to the corner

The open edge of the ribbon can be pinned to the tablecloth or basted; we will sew lace trim along this edge.

Rice. 15. Corners of the tablecloth

The lace trim should be stitched exactly in the center. To do this, place the binding on the open edge of the satin ribbon and stitch it in the center, simultaneously stitching and inner edge satin ribbon.

Rice. 16. How to sew lace trim

Having reached the corner, bend the lace trim at an angle of 90°, fold the seam allowances inward and continue the stitching. Sew the binding along all sides of the tablecloth, secure and trim the ends of the threads.

Rice. 17. Having reached the corner, turn the binding at an angle

To secure the lace trim at the corners, sew a short stitch on each corner of the tablecloth.

Rice. 19. Stitch the corners of the binding

The finished tablecloth looks simply luxurious and will serve you for many years. Advice! Get yourself a brush and dustpan for this tablecloth and your table will always be neat and clean!

Rice. 20. Ready-made tablecloth

How to cut and sew napkins

For the set you will need 6 table napkins. To sew them, use the same fabrics as for the tablecloth. Cut out napkins from the main and lining fabrics and sew them in the same way as the tablecloth. To decorate napkins, use a narrower satin ribbon 3 cm wide.

Rice. 21. Cut out napkins

The finished set of napkins is shown in Fig. 22. Together with the tablecloth, they make the perfect set that you can use as you wish. We wish you happy holidays!

Rice. 22. Ready-made napkins.

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Tablecloth for home - beautiful decor with your own hands! MK

Many people are familiar with the situation when buying a new tablecloth on the market - the choice is huge, but there is nothing to choose from. There the colors are faded, there the cut is poor, there the material is a little more than artificial with a corresponding smell, there the pattern of the tablecloth “goes away” after the first wash. This is especially true when the renovation is completed, the interior design is made in a certain style, and a cheap looking tablecloth with a poor pattern can ruin the entire impression of the kitchen or living room. After all, the tablecloth on the dining table is always the center of attention. What happens? If you want to do something well, do it yourself. In the case of a tablecloth, this is very possible.

How to choose a good tablecloth? Sew it yourself!

Tablecloth for the table - how to sew?

The technique of sewing a tablecloth on a table is not a state secret; on the contrary, cutting and sewing techniques are happily passed on from generation to generation. There are plenty of nuances and tricks in this matter.

Let's choose and get acquainted with the most useful of them.

Round tablecloth

Tablecloth for a square table

Tablecloth and chair covers

The tools for sewing a tablecloth are standard.

Depending on the type of tablecloth, we will need fabric, scissors, a needle and thread, rope, a tailor's ruler and square, a button and a large sheet of paper.

A button, a rope and a pencil are used as a compass to cut out a round tablecloth; sew a tablecloth with your own hands. Sewing a tablecloth with your own hands. There are a lot of options for what a tablecloth can be.

In shape it can be a tablecloth for a square, rectangular, round or oval table. In terms of its design and execution, the tablecloth can be simple with a hem seam, with appliqué, with edged seams or with lace, with an open or closed cut.

Embroidered patterns on the tablecloth additional elements On the tablecloth, braid, hemstitch, and lambrequins are appropriate.

How to sew a round tablecloth - master class with photos

And now we will tell you how to sew a round tablecloth, and at the same time get new table without buying it. This idea was suggested by the site http:inmyownstyle.com/2015/02/make-round-tablecloth.html

First of all, let's decide on the table: it should be round. If you don’t have one, but only have an old rectangular one that you’ve been planning to take to the landfill for a long time (you just can’t get around to it), here it is - the way out!

You just need to get (make it from old furniture or order from a private workshop) a round piece made of chipboard or plywood with the diameter we need: at least 70 cm. This will be our tabletop.

We place our circle on top of the old table, secure it with screws and that’s it, the table is ready.

Let's start sewing the tablecloth.

We will need:

Centimeter;

Scissors;

Straight pins;

Chalk or pencil;

If you are using cotton fabric Please note that it will shrink after washing. Therefore, it is better to wash and iron it first.

When cutting, be sure to add seam and hem allowances.

Operating procedure:

1. Determination of fabric consumption

Fabric consumption depends on the diameter of the future tablecloth. To find out, you need to measure:

The height of the tablecloth (from the tabletop to the bottom edge) on both sides;

Tabletop diameter.

Then all 3 measurements need to be added.

In this case, the measurements turned out like this (photo 1):

Table diameter - 76 cm, tablecloth height - 76 cm on each side.

Tablecloth diameter: 76 cm + 76 cm + 76 cm = 2.28 m.

Fabric consumption: 2.28 m + seam allowance + hem allowance, multiplied by 2. In this case, to sew a round tablecloth with a diameter of 2.28 m, you will need 4.6 m of fabric with a width of 110 cm.

You may need more fabric - this will depend on the size of the table.

2. Cut the fabric

The piece of fabric needs to be cut as in photo 2: in half along the transverse line, and then one piece - in half again, but along the lobar. We get three details.

The size of the central part 1 is 1.10 m wide and 2.3 m long;

The dimensions of the side parts 2 and 3 are 55 cm wide and 2.3 m long.

3. Stitching parts.

Your task is to get a square piece of fabric from which we will cut out a circle. Fold the parts as follows (photo 3):

Leave enough space for cutting fabric. Place center part 1 right side up.

Then place the side pieces face down on top and secure along the edges with pins tablecloth pattern

Today, there are several methods for sewing tablecloths for tables. This variety can be explained by the fact that corners and side cuts are processed in different ways. Below is the basic method that is used most often. By studying it, you will understand exactly how to sew not only an everyday item, but also an elegant one that you won’t be ashamed to put on the table during a holiday. This technology is also used in the manufacture of napkins, towels and fabric table runners, called runners.

To make a beautiful and aesthetic product covering the kitchen table, you will need the following tools and materials:

• a piece of fabric of a certain size (for example, you can make a tablecloth from tulle);
• threads to match the material and threads for decorative finishing;
• sewing machine;
• accessories for sewing work;
• scissors for working with fabric;
• a ruler for taking measurements, as well as a centimeter tape;
• pins;
• a thimble that ensures the safety of working with sharp objects;
• devices for easy threading, which facilitates the preparation process for people who do not see well;
• chalk (a special marker can be used instead);
• iron;
• decorative elements. This is not a mandatory thing, however, if you are planning to create a festive tablecloth for a round table, you can use a border, fringe, lace or braid to give the product an aesthetic appearance.

How to make a stylish table skirt?

You can sew a tablecloth on a rectangular table with your own hands in several stages:

How to knit a tablecloth?

1 2 3

You can choose another method - knitting. Crocheting a tablecloth onto a rectangular table or furniture of a different shape is not that difficult even for a novice craftsman, if you use suitable patterns. You can easily find them on our website to quickly master knitting and create beautiful crocheted tablecloths. In order to start knitting, you will need: hook No. 2 and cotton threads (to complete the entire work you will need approximately 0.9-1 kg). The shade of the threads may vary, however, experts say that a knitted white tablecloth looks most impressive on the table.

To make your task easier, choose a motif with a repeating pattern and knit a sufficient number of fragments. After completing the work, securely fasten the repeating elements.

For craftsmen just starting to master knitting, it is better to make a good tablecloth from elements with the same pattern and identical size. Upon completion of the work, these repeating parts are simply fastened together. For beginners planning to make a tablecloth for an oval table, I would like to suggest choosing a pattern of repeating columns. Craftsmen who have been knitting for a long time are advised to use their imagination.

There are several ways to sew tablecloths, because the corners and side cuts of the fabric can be processed in different ways. In this material we have described a traditional and basic method, having mastered which you will be able to sew with your own hands not only festive or everyday tablecloths, but also kitchen napkins, towels and runners with neat corners and edges.

To sew a tablecloth with your own hands you will need:

1. A piece of suitable fabric is the size you need;
2. Threads to match the fabric and decorative trim;
3. Sewing machine;
4. Sewing supplies: tailor's scissors, ruler, measuring tape, pins, thimble, thread threader, chalk or marker;
5. Decor if desired (this could be: sewing, border, fringe, lace, braid, etc.);
6. Iron.

Step 1. Calculate fabric consumption

1. Measure the length and width of the tabletop;
2. Determine the desired length of the fabric overhang, that is, the distance from the edge of the tabletop to the edge of the future tablecloth.

• The fabric overhang can be 20-40 cm or be floor-length. The longer the overhang, the more elegant the tablecloth will be, but also the more inconvenient to use, so for an everyday option, an overhang length of 20-30 cm is suitable;
• When determining the length of the overhang, take into account the percentage of fabric shrinkage after washing - for cotton fabric and burlap you need to add 10 cm to the desired overhang length, for linen - 10-15 cm. You can go the other way - pre-wash and then iron the fabric thoroughly.

1. Now take paper and pen and calculate the fabric consumption using the following simple formula:

*Please note that this formula specifies a hem allowance of 5 cm, but the hem itself will be only 4 cm wide.

Step 2. Cut the fabric

Iron the fabric if necessary, then lay it out on a work surface, make marks with a ruler and pencil, and then cut off the excess; no patterns are needed for a simple rectangular or square tablecloth.

Most The best way mark the cutting line - pull the thread out of the fabric. To do this, you need to make a small cut in the right place, pull and carefully pull out the thread, which will be your guide.

Step 3. Process the corners

Now we need to decorate the corners so that they look beautiful even from the inside out. For this:

1. Place the fabric face down on the table, fold its edges 1 cm to the wrong side, secure the folds with pins (baste if necessary) and iron along the entire perimeter of the fabric.

1. Next, on both sides of the corner, measure out segments 2 times larger than the width of the hem you planned (in this master class, the width of the hem is planned to be 4 cm, so a distance of 8 cm is measured from the corner). Then both marks must be connected using a ruler and pencil.

1. Fold the fabric in the corner (wrong side out) lengthwise so that the marks match and secure the fold with pins. Then we stitch the corner along the markings.

1. We cut off the excess in the corner, leaving only 5 mm seam allowance. Also trim the edge of the remaining seam allowance at the fold diagonally as shown in the photo below. This must be done so that the corner of the tablecloth turns out evenly.

1. We turn the corner out, correct it and iron it. Next, we process the remaining 3 corners of the tablecloth using the described method. This is what you should get.

Step 4. Sew the hem

And finally, we begin to process the sides: iron the hems of the entire tablecloth, secure with pins and sew (from the inside out) by machine or by hand with a blind seam at a distance of 1 mm from the fold.

Step 5. Decorate the tablecloth

If you wish, you can decorate the resulting product with lace, appliques, fringe, flounces and ruffles, embroider monograms and patterns.

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In the next video tutorial you can see not only the complete process of sewing a tablecloth, but also decorating it.

In our master class, we only looked at how to sew a rectangular or square tablecloth, but how to sew a decoration for round table? We invite you to watch a video tutorial on how you can easily cut fabric for a round tablecloth without using a pattern and process its cuts with bias tape or glue web.

So, if anyone is interested, please follow the cut!!!

I show the master class using another fabric as an example.
First, we need to decide what size tablecloth we need.
It is calculated like this: usually 20 -25 cm are laid for the overhang.
That is, if your table is the size 80*120 cm, then add 50 cm to the size of the table for each measurement and get the final size 130*170 cm

Before sewing such a tablecloth, the fabrics must be treated or washed so that the fabrics shrink.
Usually we make the width of the edging 10 cm, so taking into account that the edging comes from all sides, we cut the central part 110 * 150 cm + seam allowances = 112*152 cm

Our edging is double, so the width of each strip is 10*2 + seam allowances = 22 cm

for our table size, the length of the stripes will be equal to the width of the finished tablecloth and the length of the finished tablecloth + seam allowances. that is, we cut 2 strips 130+2= 132 cm and 2 stripes 170+2= 172 cm. If you are reinsurers, then you can make these stripes a little longer)) by a couple of centimeters)

So. We've got everything ready and let's get started!!!

We fold all the edging strips in half and iron them, getting a strip 11 cm wide

We take one strip of edging (one layer, not both) and, stepping back from the edge of this strip 11 cm (width of the strip + allowance), pin it onto the wrong side of the tablecloth.

To be sure, you can pin the entire strip of edging to the tablecloth.

Stepping back from the edge at a distance equal to the width of the foot, attach a strip of edging to the tablecloth. We do not reach the end of the side by a distance equal to the width of the foot.

You can see it here))

We do the other three sides by analogy. This is what the corner will look like.

Then, with the front side out, fold the corner of the tablecloth (you get a 45-degree angle), placing strips of edging on top of each other.

Applying the ruler strictly to the edge of the fold, we draw a chalk line on the edging, which is a strict continuation of the fold line of the tablecloth.

leaving a seam allowance of approximately 1 cm, trim off the excess

When expanded, the border will look like this:
We chop off the parts of two adjacent edgings.

And we sew

Cutting off a corner

Then the long and thorough ironing procedure begins))). Turn on the iron and let's get started!!
Ironing out the details of the edgings

Iron the seam between the edgings and the tablecloth to the edging side.