How To Make A Fitted Floor Length Tablecloth

To determine the dimensions of your tablecloth.

How to make a fitted floor length tablecloth.

80 2 11 5 2 5 104 in photos at the bottom you can see that i calculated my drop so the tablecloth will fall to the top of the chair cushions. Also measure the length from the tabletop to the floor if you want to make a round tablecloth that stretches to the floor. 40 2 11 5 2 5 64 length length of table 2 drop 2 hem my example. Then add 1 inch for the hem.

To figure out the total length of fabric in inches for a five foot rectangular table visualize cutting along the length of the fabric roll length of table perimeter four kick pleats total inches. Measure the diameter of the tabletop. Divide that total by 36 which is a yard for the total yardage. Then cut some fabric to size cutting additional pieces if your table is wider than the fabric.

Next pin and sew the pieces of fabric together and cut the fabric to the right drop length. 16 to 24 inches for medium drops. The drop is the distance from the table. Add extra for the seam allowance after the fact.

To make a square or rectangular tablecloth start by choosing a drop length and hem length and calculating the area of the table you want to cover. Cut the side band fabric piece equal in length to the perimeter of the table top plus 1 1 2 inches and as wide as the required cloth drop plus 1 1 2 inches. And 28 to 30 inches for floor length drops.