Sewing tablecloths yourself – no problem!

2013 was a year in which many young and old people alike were knitting, sewing, or crocheting, because every trend has a way of coming back. Thirty years ago, these things were very popular among young people as well as older people, mostly women. With a sewing machine, you can sew your own uniquely designed items, such as a tablecloth . Every household has at least one tablecloth at home, and why buy one when you can sew it yourself? The advantage is that you can design it exactly how you want. The first step is to measure your table. Keep in mind that you need to add about 30 cm on each side, otherwise the tablecloth won't hang down on that side. For a round table, you need to increase the diameter by 40 cm. Now you need to buy a fabric in the desired color or pattern, because without fabric, it's difficult to realize your tablecloth ideas. If you're having a special occasion, white fabrics are usually a good choice, although they can of course be combined with other colors. After measuring and purchasing, you need to iron your fabric and then cut it to the previously recorded dimensions. Moving on to the second step, before you can start sewing, you need to fold the edges inward twice to create a nice border, 0.5–1 cm, depending on your preference. If the edges don't hold, you can secure them with pins or iron them again. Third step: Sew! Sew your tablecloth from corner to corner, only removing the pin when you're close to a pin. This way, everything is still securely fastened and nothing will slip. When you reach a corner, you can either sew around it by briefly loosening the presser foot and then reattaching it, or you can cut the thread and start again on the other side. This is a bit more difficult with a round tablecloth, as you have to sew everything at once, but you can manage that too. Finally, carefully trim any remaining threads, and your personalized tablecloth is complete. A hand-sewn tablecloth also makes a lovely gift. Your Premiumshop321 team wishes you lots of fun sewing.