The tablecloth not only protects the tabletop from external damage, but also plays an important role as a decorative element. It is selected according to style and color to the overall interior of the room. But don’t forget about the shape of the table. Let's figure it out How to sew a tablecloth on an oval table with your own hands.
What do you need for sewing?
Knowing the basics of sewing, it will be easy to make an oval tablecloth.
To do this you will need:
- tailor's scissors;
- textile;
- tracing paper for patterns;
- pencil, chalk or soap;
- ruler, measuring tape;
- pins;
- thread with needle;
- sewing machine;
- decorative elements: lace, fringe.
How to correctly calculate the fabric for an oval tablecloth?
Usually, dense and natural materials are chosen; they look beautiful and drape well. The standard fabric width is 90 or 150 cm; if the tablecloth is wider, then a seam is made in the middle.
To calculate its quantity, measure the length and width of the table in the center. To these dimensions add the length of the fabric overhang and hem allowances, which are left at 1-2 cm.
If the bottom of the product is treated with a frill, then its size is added to the total volume of the material. The length of the frill is 1.5 - 2 times the circumference. It depends on the desired volume and frequency of folds.
Important! When choosing fabric, you should pay attention to ensure that there are no manufacturing defects.
Step-by-step pattern of an oval tablecloth
The pattern should clearly follow the oval of the tabletop; to do this, trace its outline. This is done either using tracing paper or directly on the material.
First option:
- The paper is placed on the table and, pressed down with something heavy at the four corners, a line is drawn along the edge of the tabletop.
- The tracing paper pattern is aligned and cut in the center.
- For cutting, the canvas is folded in half. Pin the paper pattern with pins, aligning the folds.
- Along the edge on all sides, add 30-40 cm for overhang and 1-2 cm for allowances.
- Circle with chalk. Cut along the contour.
Reference! The falling part of the tablecloth usually covers no more than 3/4 of the table height.
Second option:
- Spread the canvas on the table, aligning the centers, so that it hangs over the edges.
- Then the required distance is measured from the floor and marks are made with chalk. This distance depends on the desired length of the tablecloth hanging.
- After the marks are made, the fabric is laid out on a plane, for example, on a clean floor, and the marks are connected.
- Fold the material in half, matching the lines, pin and cut out.
Important! Before cutting, the fabric is subjected to wet heat treatment so that it shrinks and there are no creases left on it.
Sewing a tablecloth
Every housewife who knows the basics of sewing can easily make her own tablecloth for a festive feast. Having cut out the fabric according to the size of the table, all that remains is to process the bottom of the product. This can be done by hemming the edge on a sewing machine.
There are several ways to easily make an even hem:
- Overcast the edge using an overlocker. On the wrong side, mark 2 cm along the perimeter. Then bring the edge to the line, iron it and sew it into the overcast seam using a sewing machine.
- Place marks on the front side at a distance of 1 cm from the edge. Turn inside out along the line and baste with hand stitches. Then iron and stitch.
Advice! If you sew a thin cord into the hem, it will make the bottom heavier and improve the drapery.
Possible decor
To make the tablecloth even more elegant, Various frills or fringes are sewn at the bottom. You can place the lace in the middle of the hanging part or along the edge of the product. Using it only for room decoration, it is decorated with embroidery or appliqués in accordance with the interior. For dining tables, such decoration is not practical, as it complicates cleaning.
Wedding fabrics are often complemented with special skirts, which are decorated with draperies, flowers or ruffles.
An oval table is often covered with a rectangular tablecloth, but it does not look so impressive. Therefore, it is worth spending a little time making an oval tablecloth according to the shape of the tabletop.
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