The tablecloth is one of the most important attributes of the feast. Many housewives have already appreciated the benefits of tablecloths made from silicone. Similar the products are very practical because they are characterized by good durability and immunity to dirt, help to reliably protect the countertop from scratches and significantly muffle the clinking of dishes.
What is a silicone tablecloth?
This tablecloth is made from a fairly durable composite polymer material (multi-layer vinyl) and is perfect for different types of tabletops.
This coating is laid tightly on the countertop, first you need to expel the air, providing a beautiful shiny surface.
Advice! Silicone tablecloths look most impressive on glass and wooden tabletops.
How to sew a silicone tablecloth?
To make such a product yourself, you should prepare the required amount of material, a sewing machine, needles, threads, scissors, a marker and a measuring tape.
First you need to measure the length and width of the existing table, adding to these values the dimensions of the tablecloth overhang from the table (about 25-35 cm) and hem allowances (10 cm).
If, for example, the dimensions of the table are 0.8 x 1.8 m, the length of the material cut for the tablecloth will be:
1.8 m + 30 cm for overhang + 10 cm for hem = 2.2 m,
and the width is 0.8 m + 30 cm + 10 m = 1.2 m.
Advice! Wash the fringe before work, it may shrink.
If desired, you can further decorate it with various decorative elements.
How to sew fringe onto a silicone tablecloth with your own hands?
To decorate such a product with fringe with tassels, you need to prepare a fringe equal in length to the perimeter of the film with the addition of 10-15 cm.
Technique:
- Before starting work, the fringe should be wetted and dried so that the material shrinks.
- Then, using a sewing machine, you need to sew it to the edge of the product. If the silicone material is too thick for a sewing needle, you can use a thin awl for this purpose. Using this tool, you need to pierce holes along the edges of the product at the same distance from each other and then manually sew the braid along them.
- It is recommended to trim off excess material.
Advice! Since such products are distinguished by high strength characteristics, they are able to withstand even active daily use. An excellent option for families with small children and pets.
The silicone coating will not only allow preserve all the qualities of the table surface for a long time, but will also give it a beautiful look.Since this product harmoniously combines classic and modern design, it will fit perfectly into both a simple interior and a cozy home environment.
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Good afternoon. What should be the thickness of the silicone film, in microns, for a round table with fringe? Thank you.
The thickness should be at least 0.3-0.4 mm; thinner material will not be durable, the needle will not take thicker if you use a household machine. Look at Focus Groups, they are different.
And in microns, well, probably 300-400 microns
Why a hem for a material that, by definition, does not fray?
Correct the typo – “width – 0.8 m + 30 cm + 10 m = 1.2 m” – 10 cm
If I had a tablecloth like this, there would be many different ones! Under this silicone film you can put any drawing, photo, fabric, lace, even fresh flowers and leaves! I'll think about it... Where is it sold?