A round, covered table creates an attractive and useful bedroom decoration. A round table with a homemade tablecloth makes a nice bedside stand that can serve as an entry table when entertaining guests. Sewing your own bedroom tablecloth is an inexpensive way to decorate an otherwise dull corner. Making a bedroom tablecloth is a beginner-level sewing project that requires knowledge of measuring, cutting and basic sewing machine operation.
Instructions
1. Measure the table before cutting the fabric. Begin by measuring the first layer--starting at the floor near one leg and going over the widest part of the table and then down the leg on the other side of the table. Add 1 inch. Measure the top layer by placing the tape measure across the diameter, and add 24 inches.
2. Place the largest piece of fabric flat on the . Cut the fabric into a large circle using the first measurement. Place the smaller piece of contrasting fabric on the cutting surface. Cut the fabric for the second layer into a square using the other measurement.
3. Sew both pieces of fabric--all the way around the outer edge. Use a zigzag or other finishing stitch. According to the Simplicity Sewing Book, finished edges prevent raveling and improve the appearance of the finished product. Turn the edge under using a ½-inch fold. Finish the hem by sewing the hem in place with a straight stitch.
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