How to Fold a Round Table Cloth

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By Mandi Rogier
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Tablecloths are a useful and decorative addition to any table. Not only do they protect the surface of the table from spills, stains and scratches, they also improve the overall decor of the room. Tablecloths are generally either square, rectangular or round. Round tablecloths provide an added difficulty in that the shape makes storing them a bit trickier. Folding a round tablecloth requires a different process than folding more common straight-edged items.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Round tablecloth
Flat surface

Step 1

Lay the tablecloth on a flat surface and smooth out the wrinkles. Fold the cloth in half in the center, making a half-moon shape with the flat edge at the top. The curved edges of the cloth should line up exactly.
Step 2

Fold the curved edge of the tablecloth upward. The middle of the curve, where it is widest, should just meet the flat edge of the cloth. You now have two flat edges with the top only slightly longer than the bottom.
Step 3

Fold the tablecloth in half lengthwise, so that the short, slightly curved ends are laying on top of one another.
Step 4

Fold the tablecloth in thirds, folding the curved edges inward first, followed by the straight folded edge. The tablecloth should now be in a rectangular shape with straight edges on all sides. Fold in thirds again, if needed, to achieve the desired size for storage.