While the men held one of their poker nights at the Phillips' household, the women sewed and crafted. Here is another do-it-yourself post from one our craft nights. Today's topic: DIY Table Runners.
Items you will need:
- Sewing machine (Could use hot glue gun if you are like me and have no sewing skills. Fortunately, my trusty sidekick Jen, has mastered the machine.)
- Fabric of your choosing. 84in long x 12in-18in wide. (We had burlap laying around the house so we used 84in x 13in piece. Your length could vary based on the length of your table)
- Ribbon or Lace for edging. (We chose a white lace) (Ours took about two spools of ribbon per runner so plan accordingly)
- Quilting Pins
- Measuring Tape
- Thread of the appropriate color (We used white to match the lace)
Step 1: Measure, Pin & Sew Seam
Measure about a quarter of an inch on each 84in side of the fabric and pin all the way down. You will then sew a straight line all the way down each side. This will create a seam and give you a nice smooth edge.
Step 2: Sew Edging
Cut your lace or ribbon to the desired length. Pin down ribbon or lace in it's desired location. (We went down both edges. You could do a thicker piece down the middle of you like that look instead.) Sew a straight line all the way down the outer edge. You could sew on both sides of the ribbon if you desire. (Our ribbon had a scalloped edge so we only sewed down the outer edge.)
Step 3: Sew the Ends & Trim
Take the short ends of your table runner (in our case the 13in end) and fold over to create a hem. This will give your runner a nice finished look. Finally, trim any excess strings and then place on table with a cute centerpiece.
& vuala you have the final product!
