If you’re planning on hosting a professional event, you’ll want to make sure that every detail is perfect – including the banner tablecloth. A beautiful and well-made tablecloth can really make your event stand out, and it’s not as difficult to make as you might think! With a few simple supplies and a little bit of time, you can create a stunning banner tablecloth that will impress your guests.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Fabric (enough to drape over your table)
- Sewing machine & thread
- Iron & ironing board
- Scissors
- Tape measure or ruler
- Pencil or fabric marker
- Pins (optional)
Instructions:
- Measure your table and cut your fabric accordingly. You’ll want to allow a few extra inches on each side for seams and hemming.
- Iron your fabric to remove any wrinkles.
- Fold over the edges of the fabric about 1/2 inch, and iron flat.
- Sew a straight stitch along the folded edge to create a hem. Repeat for all four sides of the fabric.
- Cut four strips of fabric, each about 2 inches wide by 36 inches long. These will be used to create the banner portion of your tablecloth.
- Sew the strips together at the short ends to form a long strip of fabric. Iron the seam flat.
- Fold over one long edge of the strip about 1/2 inch, and iron flat. Sew a straight stitch along the folded edge to create a hem.
- Place the strip of fabric wrong-side up on your work surface. Measure and mark 2-inch intervals along the length of the strip. Starting at one end, make a small cut at each marked interval. Be careful not to cut through the hemmed edge!
- Cut four more strips of fabric, each about 2 inches wide by 36 inches long. These will be used as ties to secure the banner strip to the tablecloth.
- Sew the strips together at the short ends to form a long strip of fabric. Iron the seam flat.
- Fold over one long edge of the strip about 1/2 inch, and iron flat. Sew a straight stitch along the folded edge to create a hem.
- Cut the strip into four equal lengths.
- Place the fabric wrong-side up on your work surface. Measure and mark 2-inch intervals along the length of the strip. Starting at one end, make a small cut at each marked interval. Be careful not to cut through the hemmed edge!
- Take one end of the banner strip and thread it through one of the cuts in the tie strip. Knot the ends together to secure in place. Repeat for the other end of the banner strip and remaining ties.
- Your banner tablecloth is now complete! Drape it over your table and enjoy your event!
FAQs:
Q: What size tablecloth should I make?
A: The size of your tablecloth will depend on the size of your table. Measure the length and width of your table, and add a few extra inches on each side for seams and hemming.
Q: Can I use a different fabric for the banner portion of the tablecloth?
A: Yes! You can use any type of fabric that you like. Just be sure to cut it into strips that are 2 inches wide by 36 inches long.
Q: Do I have to sew the tablecloth?
A: No, you don’t have to sew it if you don’t want to. You could also use fabric glue oriron-on adhesive tape to hem the edges of the fabric.
Q: Can I use this tablecloth for other events?
A: Yes, you can! This tablecloth is perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, graduations, and more. Just change up the fabric to match your event’s theme.
Conclusion:
A well-made tablecloth can really make your event stand out, and it’s not as difficult to make as you might think! With a few simple supplies and a little bit of time, you can create a stunning banner tablecloth that will impress your guests. So get sewing (or gluing, or taping) and enjoy your event!
