Dressing the table...a tutorial

When I first saw a tablecloth similar to this one

on a vendor's table at a local show,

I absolutely loved it!

I thought it would be so fun to make and use for many

special occasions!

The vendor was kind enough to share the basic instructions

and just how INCREDIBLY SIMPLE it was to make!

(even for a non-(real)sewer-like me!)

Here is what you will need:

-Large clear piece of vinyl-found in fabric stores, on a bolt

measure your table adding 1/4 inch on all sides

-hole punch

-scissors

-several fabrics (or ribbons) cut in 2 yards each

cut your fabrics (or ribbons) in about 1- 1 1/2 inch strips,

or your desired width- I just guessed on all mine

punch holes all the way around your tablecloth- again I just guessed

on mine- but, most were about an inch apart-

just remember the more holes, the more strips of fabric

and the more "full" your skirt will be

fold a strip of fabric in half and thread through the top of your cloth

pull through a few inches- just enough to allow you to

pull the fabric strip bottoms through the loop

and put the strips through the loop

and pull tight- you could tie your fabric (or ribbons) on- but,

I like the loop so you can change your materials for

different occasions

and THAT'S IT!!!

SUPER SIMPLE!!!

I love the clear vinyl top-

so you can just wipe it clean...and great for little ones to craft on too!

and you can add different fabrics underneath...

even pictures would be fun!

(and they are all protected under the vinyl top!)

Hope these instructions were helpful!

Happy creating!

Blessings!