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From: Roz72
Date: 03-23-2004, 06:07 PM (1 of 5)
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Hello to all you women that can do anything with a sewing machine except watch the dust collect on it. I admire you each and everyone. But, I am still pushing right along and hope to get at least ok with it someday. I had instructions once to make a tablecloth that has elastic around the edges so it wouldn't come off. We have bought a new camper and I want to make one for the table so it won't come off all the time. If anyone can help me it would sure be appreciated. Thank you ladies, Sew On,,,Roz Sew On,
Roz |
User: Roz72
Member since: 11-18-2000 Total posts: 1 |
From: lovemyfabric
Date: 03-23-2004, 07:04 PM (2 of 5)
| I made my sister one for a round table a few years ago. I just cut the fabric out a few inches bigger than the table so it would fit underneath without pulling off. I used 1/4 " elastic. I put the tablecloth on the table before I cut the elastic so I would know how tight to make it. Hope this helps. |
User: lovemyfabric
Member since: 06-06-2003 Total posts: 126 
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From: beach girl
Date: 03-23-2004, 09:09 PM (3 of 5)
| I made one ( first time ) a week ago for the round table on my lanai. I made mine out of vinyl. I maybe went to a little more trouble than need be but here's what I did. I put the vinyl on the table upside down, marked along the table edge, measure the depth of the side or apron of the table & how much I needed for it to flip under with an elastic caseing to fit. It fit perfect. If you use vinyl use a teflon foot or a roller foot so it will glide easy on the machine. Theresa |
User: beach girl
Member since: 11-08-2003 Total posts: 72 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 03-26-2004, 06:23 PM (4 of 5)
Or, if you have a Harriet Carter Catalog, you can order one for less than 6 dollars, I think.. Look in their online catalog... My brother orders them all the time.. they are flannel backed oilcloth or vinyl and are very nice.. I think the money is worth it when you consider how much time it will take you to make one.. My humble opinion, of course..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: beach girl
Date: 03-26-2004, 09:53 PM (5 of 5)
| Libby, That's good to know. I found the flannel backed vinyl on sale cheap & pattern I liked so total cost was no more than $ 3.00 at most. At least now I know I can make one to fit & it took me maybe an hour to make , if that. I think an oil cloth one would be nice too. Theresa |
User: beach girl
Member since: 11-08-2003 Total posts: 72
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