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Home / DIY crafts / sewing / How To Sew A Ruffle Tablecloth
May 12, 2017 by Kim

How To Sew A Ruffle Tablecloth

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  • Ruffle Tablecloth Supplies List
  • Sewing A Ruffle Tablecloth Step-By-Step Instructions
  • More Patriotic Party Ideas+−
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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!

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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!

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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.

  1. Choose coordinating fabrics. A good cotton or poly-cotton blend is best for stability.
  2. 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.
  3. Fold and press in side hem.
  4. Cut coordinating fabric strips for your ruffle, adding 1/2 inch on each side for hem and seam.
  5. Join all strips for a continuous ruffle.
  6. Press open seams.
  7. Press hem up 1/2 inch.
  8. Roll edge to inside fold, while stitching for 1/4 hem.
  9. 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.
  10. Hem side edge of ruffle after attaching.
  11. Serge ruffle seam to eliminate raveling and reduce bulk.
  12. Fold in hem to underside of fabric.
  13. Press seam up on top side of fabric.
  14. Stitch hem.

And if that wasn’t clear, here’s a pictorial to help you see what I’m talking about!

How To Sew A Ruffle Tablecloth | Kim Byers

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}

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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!

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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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This sewing tutorial is sponsored by JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores and may include affiliate links. Affiliate links are direct links to advertiser products that I will earn a commission on if you make a purchase. The advertiser pays the commission for me sending you over to them. Plus, I wholeheartedly promise that I won’t link to or recommend any product to you that I wouldn’t try or buy myself!

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About Kim

Kim Byers, creative director & owner of The Celebration Shoppe. Party supplies designer. Food and craft stylist. Her work has been featured in Parents, Better Homes and Gardens, All You, Pregnancy, iVillage, Huffington Post and many others. Kim is also a contributing writer for JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores, and designer for Cricut and Darice Crafts.

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