How to Make Your Own Tablecloth Linens

Sarah Holmes
Creating a tablecloth is a simple task. With some fabric and a few seams, you will have a lovely new tablecloth to entertain company! Here are some simple solutions to designing your very own decorations.

Where to Buy Fabric for a Tablecloth

If you want to buy fabric for tablecloths, the best idea is to buy the fabric in bulk at wholesale or discount prices. On-line there is a fabric store which offers a wide variety of fabric for $1-$2 less per yard than the competition. Visit: http://www.inweavefabric.com for more details. There is a flat fee of $6 for shipping no matter how big your order.

Would you like to learn how to sew a variety of tablecloths?

How to Sew Many Different Types and Colors of Tablecloths, Runners and Placemats

The following website offers tips on how to create the following tablecloth projects: make a round tablecloth, make a circular tablecloth (these are great for weddings), tablecloth ideas and projects from HGTV, Make an Animal print Place Mat, create an autumn leaf tablecloth, create a canvas table runner or a canvas table topper, create a dyed velvet table runner, create a checkerboard table topper, create a contrast band tablecloth, create an Elegant Swag Table Topper, create curved canvas place mats, create a holiday table runner, create place mats using laminate maps, hand sew beautiful napkins, create a festive fall table runner, create a no sew table runner, hand painted table runner, round tablecloths, pumpkin place mats, a stenciled tablecloth and much more!

http://interiordec.about.com/od/tablelinens/Projects_to_Make_Your_Own_Table_Linens.htm

Create a Mexican Colorful Tablecloth

Here is how to make a beautiful mexican tablecloth that is multi-colored. This would be a wonderful fun project to do with pre-teenagers.

http://www.abigslice.com/mexicantablecloth.html

Simple Tablecloth Instructions

http://www.foodandcrafts.com/tabletalk.php

Fortuny Inspired Tablecloth

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/fortuny-inspired-tablecloth

DIY Wedding Projects: How to Make Your Own Tablecloths and Napkins

http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/doityourselfw_sfvk.htm

Make Your Own Tablecloth and Napkins: Simple Step-by-Step Instructions

This website explains how much fabric to buy and how to measure out the piece of fabric you need for a tablecloth. It also has instructions for cutting the fabric, finishing the edges, making a fringe and making a hem.

http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-add-decorative-touches-to-your-home5.htm

Tablecloths come in all varieties, shapes and colors. The above instructions simply explain how you can make any type of tablecloth, napkin or place mat you can imagine! Purchase your fabric, measure out your fabric and put together your tablecloth quickly and inexpensively! You can completely re-decorate a dining room with a beautiful new tablecloth, table runner, napkins and place mats. Try it for the holiday season! Your guests will be impressed with your newfound talent and ability!

Published by Sarah Holmes

Sarah is a weekly columnist for the News-Gazette. She enjoys writing about various topics including SEO, internet marketing, social networking and saving money on groceries.  View profile

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