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Easy And Simple How To Make A Rectangular Elasticized Table Cover | Table Covers Depot

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Table cover, table cloth, or table linen, comes with all kinds of material, size, shape, and model. You might familiar with the normal tablecloth that has drapes around the edges. However, there is also the type that came with elastic. Whether it is for rectangle, round, oval, square tables, etc. You need to choose thoroughly for the best size. In case you can’t find one, try this simple and easy guideline to make a rectangular elasticized table cover.

This Are The Simple Steps To Make Rectangular Table Cloth With Elastic You Should Try

Supplies You Will Need For The Project

What will you need for this idea? No need to worry about the budget, you can adjust the price and material based on your fund and preferences. You can opt for synthesized cloth which is cheaper. Or if you need a waterproof fabric, you can opt for oilcloth, PVC fabric, vinyl, etc. Other than the cloth material, you will need elastics, some sewing supplies compose of threads, needle, safety pin or bodkin, and also table measurement.

Measure The Table

The first thing to do after preparing all the material is to measure the table. Most of the time rectangle tables come in universal size, however it will be better to measure with your hand. To get the best rectangular elasticized table cover, you need to thoroughly measure the width and the height of the tabletop. After that, to make a casing for the elastic you need an extra 1”. In this case, you can add an inch for each measurement (width and length).

Sewing, Sewing, And Sewing The Cloth

There are two ways to add elastic to the cloth. You can either stitch the elastic right on the cloth or using a tunnel where the elastic will go. In this how-to project, you will use the second method. That is why you need to sew a lot. The first sewing you need to do in the corner. Sew the end corners using a straight stitch with ½ distance from the edges. After that, cut the seam allowance open. So it will make great looking corners.

Make The Casing For The Elastic

It is called the elastic casing, where the rectangular elasticized table cover will not have visible elastic. Just as the name says, you will make a tunnel or casing where the elastic will go. All you need to do is to fold the edges with measurement over ½ inches. Use a straight stitch and sew at about 3,8 inches. Sew along the edges of the cloth, but don’t forget to leave a hole in one corner. This method is easier since you don’t need to stretch and stitch the elastic.

Insert The Elastic Using Safety Pin Or Bodkin

After you have done make casing around the edges, now you should insert the ¼ inches elastic inside it. Use a big safety pin or bodkin to help. Cut at least 60% smaller than the total length. This step might sound easy, but there are some cases where the elastic is too loose and left inside the rectangular elasticized table cover casing. If it happens, you should reopen the seam. After you reach the end, sew both ends with a sturdy stitch and close the opening.

That is all the steps that you can follow to make a rectangular elastic tablecloth. There is no need for a sewing machine or particular expertise. All you need for the supplies is quite easy to find and affordable. Along with that, the steps are not that hard to follow. You will have to measure the table, sewing the edges, make the tunnel, and insert the elastic. With all of these steps, you can make your table cloth without spending too much money.