Tablecloths are a nice touch and can be changed to accommodate the occasion, but it can a pain to keep them neatly in place. Enter a novel idea: a fabric tabletop! This is a great way to revamp that family heirloom or just add a bit of intrigue to a plain-jane table. Begin by selecting your fabric of choice in our online fabric store!
This no-sew fabric tabletop is the perfect substitution for the traditional tablecloth!
You will need:
- Fabric. Use a decorative print, solid, or a mixture of coordinating fabrics for an artsy effect.
- A white lining fabric (or color, depending on your decorative fabric colors)
- If you choose to hem the edges, try a blanket stitch. Otherwise, just use an iron to press the edges under neatly
- Fabric scissors
- Fabric craft paper
- Pencil
- Pins
- Glass sheet cut to fit the tabletop
What to do:
- Lay crafting paper on floor and place glass tabletop over it. Trace around the glass with pencil.
- Cut out the paper. This will be your pattern.
- Place the paper over the fabric and pin.
- Using pencil, trace around pattern leaving a ½” seam allowance.
- Repeat with lining fabric
- Cut out fabric and lining fabric and then pin them together, inside out.
- Stitch with a ½” seam, leaving a small opening to turn right-side out.
- Turn out, finish stitching and press flat
- If desired, top stitch around edging
- Place on table and cover with glass!
This is a simple idea and the fabric can be changed for holidays and remodeling!
Revamp a child’s table set with some fun fabric!
Post by J&O Fabrics
