Table Skirt Sewing Projects

Unlike table cloths, which are only meant to cover the surface of the table, table skirts reach all the way to the ground. This decorative touch is found most often on side tables and can easily be altered depending on the room's decor or situation. Whether it's as simple as adding a few decorative touches or creating a whole new atmosphere, with a bit of sewing ability you can alter a table skirt to fit your tastes.

Adding Shapes

When you want to add more color to a table skirt, or even just a touch of whimsy, adding brightly colored shapes or silhouettes is an uncomplicated way of doing so. For a little girl's room done in pinks and purples, use one color as the base of the table skirt and the other for the cut outs. On the extra fabric draw the outlines of whatever shapes (flowers, butterflies, fluffy clouds etc.) you wish to place on the table skirt then cut them out. The amount that you'll need will depend on how much of the background you want visible. Once all of the shapes are cut out, lay the table skirt flat and place the shapes in a pattern that most appeals to you then pin them in place. All that's left to do is to sew the shapes in place around the edges and trim off any excess threads.

Regal Appearance

Table skirts are usually available in only solid colors and when put in place can be a bit drab. A quick way to add a personal touch and better incorporate the table skirt into the rest of a room's decor is to create your own overskirt. The most basic of these require only a large square of fabric, matching thread, a needle and scissors. The size of the overskirt and the kind of fabric you use is entirely up to you. The thing to remember is that whatever size you make your overskirt, add an extra inch or two onto the edges so that you can hem it. Once you've sewn the hem onto your overskirt, you can add decorative touches like tassels onto the corners of with only a few quick stitches.

Combination Skirts

For a room with several accent colors or a vibrantly painted child's bedroom, a way to carry over those colors into the table skirt is to combine several table skirts into one. To start, you'll need two different colored table skirts. With a fabric marker, divide each table skirt into equal quarters and cut along the lines. When each skirt is in 4 pieces, exchange 2 pieces from each one (the easiest way is to exchange panels in the same position). Sew the table skirts back together by creating a raised seam along the underside so that when you place the skirts on the tables the stitches won't be visible.