Fitted Tablecloth

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 2 yds 100% Cotton Fabric (for Center of Tablecloth)
• 2 yds 100% Coordinating Cotton Fabric (for Edge)
• Sewing Machine
• Basic Sewing Supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Measure the tabletop length and width.
2. Add 1" to each measurement and cut a piece of fabric for the top of the tablecloth to that size.
3. Cut two pieces of coordinating fabric (table width + 2.5") x 8 1/2"
4. Cut two pieces of coordinating fabric (table length + 2.5") x 8 1/2"
5. Use 1/2" seam allowances unless otherwise noted
6. Hem each of the 4 coordinating pieces on one long edge by folding under 1/4" then 1/2", press
7. Topstitch to finish edges.
8. Mark the centers of each side of the large rectangle and unhemmed long edges of the coordinating pieces.
9. With right sides together pin the coordinating pieces to the large rectangle matching the center marks and sew (there will be extra fabric on the corners).
10. Press seams towards coordinating fabric.
11. At the corners, with right sides together, pull the center fabric to form a triangle.
12. Match the raw edges of the coordinating fabric, and hemmed edges and pin right sides together.
13. Draw a straight line from the triangle point to the hemmed edge of the coordinating fabric and sew seam to create corner, trimming excess fabric to 1/2" and press.

JOANN HACKS:

• Add decorative trim for a fun look.