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Sew an Easy
Circular Tablecloth
by Lisa Shepard |
| A circular tablecloth is surprisingly
easy to make, giving do-it-yourself decorators the added advantages of
showing off your favorite Marcus Fabrics fabric design, and possibly even
providing hidden storage beneath the table! Follow the basic instructions
here, or go further by embellishing with embroidery, cording along the
hemline or other creative touches, whether you’re decorating for
everyday, or a special occasion. The example below is based on a 30”
diameter and 24” drop. (For a longer tablecloth that gives a slightly
puddled effect as it touches the floor, add 4" to the total length.
In our example, the 78" would now become 82".) |
Example: 30" diameter + (2 x 24"
drop) = 78" finished circle |
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YOU’LL NEED:
Fabric (yardage as determined below)
Tape measure
Scissors
Thread
Sewing machine
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 Measure
across the top of the table’s diameter (a). Measure from tabletop to
floor, or to desired drop length (b); double figure (b) and add this
to figure (a). This total is both the length and width of the finished
tablecloth. Add 1” for narrow hem allowances.- Cut fabric to length indicated above (total for this
example = 79”). Stitch two 79” lengths of full-width fabric
together at the center to create the necessary width as shown (c).
NOTE: If the table diameter measures less than the fabric width, you
can opt to run a single fabric width down the center of the table,
then sew additional widths at both ends of the fabric. This method
avoids placing seams across the center of the tabletop (d). [Remember
to add 1/2” seam allowances to each fabric edge.] You should now
have a large square piece of fabric.
 Fold
fabric in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise. Lay out on a large,
flat surface. Pin layers together if desired, to prevent shifting.
Place the end of a measuring tape at the corner fold. Measure half of
the finished tablecloth size; this is the amount you will measure from
the corner folds to the bottom edge. Slide the bottom of the tape
measure upward, marking a quarter-circle that ends at the upper edge.
Cut along this arc through all layers, resulting in a perfectly round
table cloth (e).- Turn up a narrow ¼” hem along the edge, then turn
under another ¼”; machine-stitch using matching thread; press.
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