Table cloths protect table finishes from stains, scratches caused by food items. It is an essential item for interior decorating as well as for covering the tables. There are a number of options available for decorating your home by selecting different styles and patterns in the market. Even you can make table cloths on your own by purchasing cloths according to your preferences by following steps given:
- Take the measurements of table surface with the help of a tape and write the dimensions on a piece of paper. The measurements you have taken should be exact.
- Find out the length of the fabric you want to hang from the edges of the table. This hanging is nothing but a drop. For informal table dining, drop size ranges from 10 to 12 inches whereas for formal table, the drop reaches floor.
- Choose the cotton fabric that's at least 54 inches wide or according to the dimensions you have taken. Or you can choose the fabric cotton blended with polyester.
- Then, lay the fabric on the floor on the reverse up. Mark the dimensions you have taken on the fabric with the help of marker and cut the fabric. Here attention is needed while cutting. If you cut the fabric in a tilting line it looks odd. So, cut in a straight line.
- Then fold the fabric edge to ½ inch and press that edge under once more.
- And then hem the edges of the tablecloth. Then stitch with the sewing machine. Your table cloth is ready.
- If you want to add any extra touch to your tablecloth then make embroidery or bead works for stylish look.
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