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Make Your Own Circular Tablecloth

Make A Circular Table Cloth For Your Kitchen send this project to a friend! The look of a nice tablecloth on your table can create a warm, welcoming feeling. Here's an easy, quick simple one I made in about 15 minutes for a round table.

1. Measure the width of your table and add 24" . This is your working measurement and will give you about 11" drop around the table.

2. If your chosen fabric is not this wide, you will be making your tablecloth in panels.

3. Stitch panels together if need be, using 1/2" seam allowance.

4. Fold your fabric in half with right sides together. Now fold again in the other direction so you have your fabric in quarters.

5. Lay flat on table and measure from folded corner. Use a measuring tape as a guide. Pinning it to the corner, measure out the width of your table plus 10 inches.

6. Mark the radius on your fabric and cut out your shape.

7. Stitch around entire outer edge with a slightly tightened needle tension. The fabric will naturally curl a little.

8. Press under 1/4" or serge edge. Turn under 1/2" and stitch down using a little longer than usual straight stitch. Ease in the fullness as you stitch.

That's it, simple and quick. You can make these up in no time.

Every well-dressed kitchen should have one and every special occasion deserves a nice tablecloth. Besides, you should be showing off your sewing skills.

Mary Wilkins, Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
sewwhatsnew@hfx.eastlink.ca
http://www.sew-whats-new.com
Mary Wilkins has three grown children and six perfect grandchildren. Completely self taught, she has been sewing, and crafting for over 30 years. Her website http://www.sew-whats-new.com has been recognized in many sewing magazines and newsletters alike.