Make a Table Slipcover

A table slipcover can bring color, pattern and texture to your dining room. The fabric you choose for this project will set a color palate for the rest of the space.

Materials and Tools:

fabric
cording
coordinating fabric for welting
kraft paper for template (optional)
iron
sewing machine
thread

Steps:

1. Measure width and length of tabletop. If needed, create a paper template. Cut fabric top based on dimensions or template, adding desired seam allowance to all edges.

2. Pin cording to the edges or make your own by cutting a piece of cording (enough to go all the way around the table, plus a couple of extra inches). Cover cording with fabric and sew as close to it as possible using a zipper foot along the right side of the fabric. Pin cording to the right side of the top piece of fabric and sew into position (or wait until after step 3 if desired).

3. Measure the desired length and width for the skirt, adding extra for seam allowances and hems. Cut fabric. Fold long edges over to create a half-inch double hem and iron into place. Stitch into position.