How to Make a Sheer Tablecloth

Dress up your table for your next party with gorgeous sheer tablecloths. You can layer different colors for romantic decorating impact. Sheer tablecloths are also perfect for a wedding party. You can use white and pastel fabric for a daytime luncheon. For an evening cocktail buffet, you can drape your tables in dramatic jewel colors. Read on to learn how to make a sheer tablecloth.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tape measure
• Sheer fabric
• Scissors
• Sewing machine and sewing supplies
• Iron

1. Measure your table with a tape measure. You'll need the length, width and the drop off the sides. If you're using card tables, plan for the fabric to go all the way to the floor. A puddle of fabric is a luxurious look. Don't forget to add about 2 inches for the hem.

2. Shop for your fabric. Most fabric stores carry a variety of sheer fabric.

3. Cut the fabric to your specified dimensions and hem, using either French seams or surged seams. Lay the tablecloth on a flat surface and fold each corner to form a mitered point. Stitch.

4. Press your sheer tablecloth using a low heat setting. High heat will damage the fabric.

5. Make a super easy no sew tablecloth if you don't sew, or just don't want to sew. Simply cut the fabric with pinking sheers. For a round tablecloth, lay your sheer fabric on the floor. Place a round tablecloth on top of it and use it as a template to cut your fabric with pinking sheers. If you don't want the edge to show, just puddle your fabric and turn the raw ends under.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the leftover sheer fabric to add more decorations for your party. Make soft knots to tie up your tablecloth at the corners. Swirl lengths of the fabric around a vase filled with fresh flowers.