There are several ways to sew tablecloths, because the corners and side cuts of the fabric can be processed in different ways. In this material we described the traditional and basic method, having mastered which you will be able to sew with your own hands not only festive or everyday tablecloths, but also kitchen napkins, towels and runners with neat corners and edges.
To sew a tablecloth with your own hands you will need:
- A piece of suitable fabric needs to be the right size (from what material is best to sew a tablecloth, read the article “”; in this master class, the tablecloth was made of linen);
- Threads to match the fabric and decorative trim;
- Sewing machine;
- Sewing supplies: tailor's scissors, ruler, measuring tape, pins, thimble, thread threader, chalk or marker;
- Decor if desired (this could be: sewing, border, fringe, lace, braid, etc.);
- Iron.
Step 1. Calculate fabric consumption
- Measure the length and width of the tabletop;
- Determine the desired length of the fabric overhang, that is, the distance from the edge of the tabletop to the edge of the future tablecloth.
- The fabric overhang can be 20-40 cm or be floor-length. The longer the overhang, the more elegant the tablecloth will be, but also the more inconvenient to use, so for everyday option An overhang length of 20-30 cm is suitable;
- When determining the length of the overhang, take into account the percentage of fabric shrinkage after washing - for cotton fabric and burlap you need to add 10 cm to the desired overhang length, for linen - 10-15 cm. You can go the other way - pre-wash and then iron the fabric thoroughly.
- Now take paper and pen and calculate the fabric consumption using the following simple formula:
- Please note that this formula indicates a hem allowance of 5 cm, but the hem itself will be only 4 cm wide.
Step 2. Cut the fabric
Iron the fabric if necessary, then lay it out on a work surface, make marks with a ruler and pencil, and then cut off the excess; no patterns are needed for a simple rectangular or square tablecloth.
- Most The best way mark the cutting line - pull the thread out of the fabric. To do this, you need to make a small cut in the right place, pull and carefully pull out the thread, which will be your guide.
Step 3. Process the corners
Now we need to decorate the corners so that they look beautiful even from the inside out. For this:
- Place the fabric face down on the table, fold its edges 1 cm to the wrong side, secure the folds with pins (baste if necessary) and iron along the entire perimeter of the fabric.
- Next, on both sides of the corner, measure out segments 2 times larger than the width of the hem you planned (in this master class, the width of the hem is planned to be 4 cm, so a distance of 8 cm is measured from the corner). Then both marks must be connected using a ruler and pencil.
- Fold the fabric in the corner (wrong side out) lengthwise so that the marks match and secure the fold with pins. Then we stitch the corner along the markings.
- We cut off the excess in the corner, leaving only 5 mm of seam allowance. Also trim the edge of the remaining seam allowance at the fold diagonally as shown in the photo below. This must be done so that the corner of the tablecloth turns out evenly.
- We turn the corner out, correct it and iron it. Next, we process the remaining 3 corners of the tablecloth using the described method. This is what you should get.
Step 4. Sew the hem
And finally, we begin to process the sides: iron the folds of the entire tablecloth, secure with pins and sew (from the inside out) by machine or by hand with a blind seam at a distance of 1 mm from the fold.
Tablecloth decor in Provence style: a cotton tablecloth is decorated with gathered strips of burlap
In the next video tutorial you can see not only the complete process of sewing a tablecloth, but also decorating it.
In our master class, we only looked at how to sew a rectangular or square tablecloth, but how to sew a decoration for a round table? We invite you to watch a video tutorial on how you can easily cut fabric for a round tablecloth without using a pattern and process its cuts with bias tape or glue web.
A linen tablecloth will add comfort, beauty and style to your home. A variety of models, sizes and shapes, really low prices, availability of goods in stock, fast and friendly service are the priorities of our store.
I think that there is no person who would be indifferent to the beauty of products made from natural materials made by hand. Buy today linen tablecloth - means purchasing a thing that will not only complement the interior, but also emphasize your wealth and refined taste. Thanks to widest choice models of linen tablecloths you have the opportunity to create an atmosphere in your home that will suit your mood, solemnity and time of year.
The unique combination of linen properties such as strength, elegance, the ability to perfectly absorb moisture and prevent the spread of fungus make linen tablecloths and napkins ideal items home interior and comfort.
A linen tablecloth is a luxury for all times!
The most attractive are rightfully considered linen tablecloths
and they cost according to their expressive design and excellent quality. However, once purchased linen tablecloth
, You can be sure that you have the main accessory for a festive feast. Just change the tableware to the tablecloth, choosing cutlery sets made of fragile crystal and bone china or clay and thick glass - then the meal will have a certain style, classic or with rustic motifs.
When purchasing linen tablecloths, you can be sure that they will not deteriorate even after numerous washes. Just try to protect tablecloths from ingrained, difficult-to-wash stains, and elegant table accessories will serve you faithfully for at least a quarter of a century. Linen does not shrink after washing, like many other natural materials. But it wrinkles a lot, so we recommend washing linen tablecloths on a gentle cycle at 40 degrees. Another advantage of linen is that it does not fade, and the embroidery and lace used to decorate tablecloths gives these linen products a truly charming look.
Before washing a linen tablecloth with embroidery, make sure that the ribbons are well secured on the reverse side. Embroidery can only be washed in cool water with a mild detergent and dried flat. Do not soak linen fabrics for a long time: the threads will swell and the product will become deformed. Do not iron finished embroidery! You can only iron the canvas with reverse side without running the iron over the elements embroidered with ribbons.
Linen, made from durable fibers, usually becomes stronger after getting wet. As a result, this material is an ideal choice for creating handmade tablecloths, napkins or bed linens.
Linen is an environmentally friendly material.
Linen wears for a very long time, it outlasts cotton and can last you up to 20 years.
It is easy to identify natural linen by the characteristic knots that remain in the texture of the fabric. The fabric feels quite hard to the touch. Natural colors flax - these are shades of light brown bark, Ivory, grey.
Many centuries ago people recognized unique properties flax. It has a smooth texture, good moisture absorption from the surface, and linen does not generate static electricity. Linen is a natural antiseptic, which prevents the formation of harmful bacteria and kills germs. It was used for making clothes, bed linen, interior decoration (curtains, linen tablecloths, embroidered napkins, bedspreads), and for medical purposes for dressings.
Over time, we began to use linen products less and less in our everyday life. New ones have appeared artificial materials: bright, cheap. But the tradition of using natural fabrics has returned to us. We may wear linen clothes less, but linen is often used in room interior design. Due to its wear resistance, tablecloths can be considered the main product made from linen. Linen tablecloths do not cause allergies, absorb moisture well, and are easy to use. At proper washing Linen tablecloths do not wrinkle much, and in order to generally reduce ironing time, table linen should be ironed damp.
Recently, in many homes you can find very beautiful linen tablecloths on the table, decorated with embroidery with satin ribbons and colored threads. The openwork structure of the tablecloth looks like a three-dimensional pattern.
Your table can be decorated with a small oval table top with charming embroidered flowers, square linen tablecloths can be placed on the table in a diamond shape with two evenly hanging corners. A linen tablecloth made of smooth fabric is suitable for decoration festive table or an official reception. Add neatly folded napkins that match the tablecloth to your table setting. A small round linen tablecloth or linen napkin will look great on the coffee table. You can use such a napkin under a vase with your favorite flowers and not worry about water stains remaining on the table surface.
Using linen tablecloths
for every day, you will feel how practical and beautiful it is. Choose a linen tablecloth for curtains or a kitchen set, a table set, or just according to your mood.
Linen is also in great demand in European countries. Many Europeans live in private houses and decorate their home in country style. Decorating a living room with linen products is considered a very stylish interior solution. A linen tablecloth with embroidery, a linen tabletop, and a napkin selected by color and pattern are laid out on all types of tables and tables.
Ribbon embroidery on linen is attractive, primarily because the pattern on the fabric is realistic and voluminous. Today, ribbon embroidery uses the rich experience of our ancestors: combinations of materials, ornaments, various typologies of sewing. Thanks to the volume created by ribbon embroidery, linen tablecloths and napkins acquire a unique look.
Original tablecloths and napkins with hand-embroidered ribbons will decorate an ordinary meal, turning it into a real feast. Embroidered linen tablecloths and napkins will definitely be the center of attention of guests and will give you the glory of a real hostess. And such items with embroidery will be an excellent gift for any woman.
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- this is a solution that will make it easier for you to choose a gift and update your apartment. And most importantly, you don’t have to spend a lot of time searching for the right linen tablecloth.
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In the interior design of the kitchen and dining room, the smallest and most insignificant, at first glance, details and decorative elements play a significant role. One of these important accessories is kitchen textiles made from natural materials - namely, tablecloths made of cotton or linen fabric. They look much more impressive than usual on the kitchen table.
In addition, tablecloths made from fabric made from environmentally friendly materials of natural origin are characterized by hypoallergenic properties. All this makes tablecloths made of natural textiles very worthy elements in creating a harmonious and stylish kitchen.
But at the same time, most tablecloths have very unsightly colors - they are often monochromatic, white or soft pastel shades. In this case, the products can be decorated or decorated with ribbons.
Quite simple and not particularly difficult even for beginner needlewomen. The main thing in this case is patience, attention, accuracy in work and, of course, the availability of all the materials and tools necessary for the work.
Necessary materials
On a plain linen or cotton tablecloth, ribbon embroidery will look very graceful and elegant. To make such an original element of a kitchen or dining room, you will need the following types of materials:
- Ready-made plain tablecloth or cut natural fabric(linen or cotton), from which you can sew the base of the product.
- Suitable size lining fabric.
- Satin ribbons of different colors, depending on the theme of the selected image.
- Additional decorative elements- beads, beads or shiny sequins.
- Multi-colored threads for sewing on ribbons.
- Needles for sewing.
- Sharp scissors.
- A simple graphite pencil.
- Sewing machine.
Sequence of work
- First, you will need to choose the image you like with which you plan to decorate the tablecloth using ribbons. First, it is drawn by hand or transferred to paper using carbon paper, and then, using a simple pencil, according to a template, it is applied to the tablecloth in those places where the ribbon embroidery will be done. At the same time, you don’t have to worry that these schematic sketches will be visible later, because after completing the work, all the contour lines drawn with a graphite pencil will be hidden by the tapes sewn on them.
- After this, you can begin sequentially completing all the elements of the drawing. each element has some characteristics, therefore, before embroidering buds or roses from ribbons on a large tablecloth, you must first practice each such element on a small piece of fabric in order to have the skill.
- If you plan to decorate the tablecloth with images of floral themes, then between the leaves or flower buds from ribbons you can embroider twigs using a “stem” stitch (needle back), but you will need to use threads in several folds to make the embroidery more prominent and expressive.
- As additional elements To decorate the product, you can use sequins, beads or small beads. They are harmoniously added to the composition of ribbon embroidery.
- At the final stage of work, you will need to sew lining fabric to the back of the tablecloth to hide all the unsightly seams on the wrong side of the work.
- And at the very end of the process, the edges of the tablecloth can be decorated with a wide satin ribbon or fringe. Thus, the result is very beautiful and original product, which can certainly become a real decoration for your kitchen or dining room. If properly maintained, the product can last for many years.
When he comes to visit best friend, then you definitely need to surprise her with something, and if not with a new pie recipe, then at least with something that she has never seen before! We suggest you try to make something very beautiful, unusually delicate with your own hands, something that will decorate any table and surprise even the most sophisticated guest. We will embroider a napkin with ribbons.
Materials:
fabric (calico, linen, etc.) 40 x 40 cm;
lining fabric 40 x 40 cm;
white, green ribbons 6 m of each color, lace 1.5 m;
dry pastel;
sequins (beads);
sewing threads (brown, green, white);
Tools:
sewing and tailor's needles;
scissors;
iron;
pencil;
sewing machine(in the presence of).
How to embroider a napkin with ribbons yourself.
We decided to embroider a branch with small roses. We first draw the diagram on a sheet of paper, then transfer it to the fabric. You can draw directly on the fabric with a simple pencil: it will not be visible under the pattern.
Using brown thread in two folds with a “back needle” stitch, we embroider the twig exactly according to the pattern drawn in pencil. Instead of sewing thread, you can use floss or woolen thread.
On a sheet of paper, crumble dry pastel into dust, put it on a brush and draw, repeating the twig embroidered with thread. It is better to use green and yellow pastel colors: this will give volume to the embroidery.
The main element of the motif is roses. Using a needle and thread, we embroider a star with rays coming out of one center, pulling them tightly. There should be five rays. Their length determines what size the rose will be.
We thread the needle and ribbon near the center of the star and place the needle under the rays one by one. First under the first ray, then over the second, then under the third, then over the fourth, under the fifth, over the first.
In this way, we process the rays of all the stars in a circle until the tape completely covers all the rays. As a result, we get a twig with roses.
To revive our branch, we will make unopened buds. To do this, we pass a needle and ribbon through the fabric and pierce the ribbon, slightly retreating from where the ribbon enters the fabric.
In the same way, using a green ribbon, we embroider the leaves. We cover the petals of an unblown rose on both sides with leaves.
To make the branch look even more natural, we embroider “needles” with green thread, and tint the middle of the rose with yellow pastel. You can sew sequins or beads between the leaves.
Now we need to secure the tapes on the back side. To do this, simply fix the ends with a thread and a needle. Iron the fabric. Then we baste and sew on the lining.
