Want to know how to sew a ruffle tablecloth? I created a patriotic table for all my upcoming red, white and blue summer parties (hop over to my Strawberry Picnic post to see all the party details) with lovely strawberry fabric from JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores. It screams summer, but it’s a bit busy in large areas so I chose to pair it with a blue and white polka dot fabric. I think it actually makes the strawberry fabric more visible and pops really well!
If you’ve not sewn ruffles before, no worries. I have a full sewing tutorial (and pictorial) of the step by step process for you. It’s actually pretty simple!
There are three things I love about sewing my own home décor; I can choose the colors and patterns, I can make as many items as I want, and my mom and I do it together. This time, not only did we make a ruffle tablecloth, but also napkins and ruffle chair back slips. Let’s get started and make the strawberry and polka dot ruffle tablecloth!
Ruffle Tablecloth Supplies List
- Polka Dot Fabric
- Strawberry & Blueberry Fabric
- Blue and Red Thread
- Sewing machine
- Optional: Serger (aka overlock machine)
Sewing A Ruffle Tablecloth Step-By-Step Instructions
Sewing a ruffle tablecloth isn’t hard, but there are a few steps. I’ve tried to not skip any steps and maybe provided more detail than you need, but I always hate following directions where the author has skipped over steps thinking that everyone already knows them. {wink} These are for the absolute beginner.
- Choose coordinating fabrics. A good cotton or poly-cotton blend is best for stability.
- Measure your table and cut polka dot fabric to desired width and length, allowing for overhang and hem. This tablecloth has a 2 inch hem.
- Fold and press in side hem.
- Cut coordinating fabric strips for your ruffle, adding 1/2 inch on each side for hem and seam.
- Join all strips for a continuous ruffle.
- Press open seams.
- Press hem up 1/2 inch.
- Roll edge to inside fold, while stitching for 1/4 hem.
- Attach ruffle to polka dot fabric. Use a ruffling foot to join and gather in one step leaving 1/2 inch for hem at each end of ruffle.
- Hem side edge of ruffle after attaching.
- Serge ruffle seam to eliminate raveling and reduce bulk.
- Fold in hem to underside of fabric.
- Press seam up on top side of fabric.
- Stitch hem.
And if that wasn’t clear, here’s a pictorial to help you see what I’m talking about!
Now that you know how to make the tablecloth, you can make mini versions as chair backs! I love doing this because it brings the pattern and color up to my chairs and ties the table all together. Plus, my chairs are comfy for sitting, but a little blah for parties. {grin}
Make sure you hop over to my Strawberry Picnic post to see more of the table decor and ideas on how to style a lovely red, white and blue party for all those upcoming patriotic holidays!
More Patriotic Party Ideas
- Prep A Picnic For 4th of July Fireworks
- Oh My Stars! Cake Topper
- 4th of July Picnic & All The Fixins
As always, I hope you’re inspired to craft, bake, create and celebrate!
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Strawberry Picnic Table Decorations Perfect For Patriotic Holidays