How Do You Sew A Rectangular Tablecloth?
Why spend a ton of money at the store when you can make your own tablecloths at home? Rectangular tablecloths are one of the simplest sewing projects you can undertake, with minimal experience needed. Add color and pizzazz to your dining table with your own creation, and easily change the look of the room in less than an hour’s time. Decide what type of fabric you want to use. Choose from vinyl, cotton or polyester compositions. Then decide on the patterns–either screen-printed onto the material or woven into it, such as damask. Finally, select a hue or color combination that matches or complements your decor. Cut the material, leaving an extra 2 inches on each side, so the dimensions are 74 inches long and 54 inches wide. The typical finished rectangular tablecloth for a table that seats four to six people is 70 inches by 50 inches. Hem the raw edges. Starting with one side, fold up the fabric 1 inch and press the seam with an iron heated to the setting appropriate for the type of ma
