Large Tablecloths
Controlling the Size of Corners on Large Tablecloths
I have made a rectangular floor length tablecloth by sewing two long pieces of fabric together.
It looks great and fits everywhere but my problems are the corners. They are sooooo long and hang on the floor with lots of extra fabric.
What should I do to get rid of some of this fabric and have it fall correctly?
Thanks for your help.
Colette
I made an extra large tablecloth last Thanksgiving but it doesn't reach the floor. So I didn't have the problem you have.
However I know what you mean, because the points do hang much lower than the rest of the hem.
What I would do in your case is round the corners so they just brush the floor like the rest of the hem.
Think of this like taking up a skirt hem. You want to adjust it on the one who will wear it because it will hang differently on each individual.
In your case, the tablecloth will hang differently on different tables (depending on the table's height, surface dimensions and type of corners - whether rounded or perfectly square).
Spread the tablecloth over the table it is to be used on and carefully center it. Weight it down so it does not slip. Take the excess fabric of one corner and drape it forward toward you. Let it fall naturally as the rest of the hem does.
Use tailor's chalk to mark where you want the hem line.
Remove the tablecloth and lay it flat. You will need to remove some stitching from the hem where your new hem will blend in.
Use the tailor's chalk to mark where to cut the corner.
Use the piece of fabric you cut away as a pattern to cut the other three corners.
Remove some stitching to blend the new hem. Pin all four rounded corners and sew.
Thank you so much for taking the time to help me with my tablecloth problem. I'll do exactly as you say.
Thanks again.
Colette
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