Monday, July 23, 2012

Simple Table Runner Tutorial

Time to update my credenza with something more vibrant. This project took about 1/2hr start to finish. Little time, big impact!

GeoCentric in ZigZag | Coral and as a back, Earth Solid from Nursery Basics.
Measure your table top. I subtracted 2" from both lengths so that the wood of the table top would evenly frame the piece when finished. My table top was 46" x 18" - so, I measured my fabric to be 44" x 16".

Pin right sides together (lining up the edges) Stitch around perimeter using a 1/2" seam allowance.

Stitch all around leaving a 3-4" opening in order to turn inside out.

Clip the corners.

Turn inside out. Using a pointy object (like a bone folder) push out the corners to make them neat. Crease the edges and press, making sure to that the base fabric does not peek past the edge of the top fabric. Pin to hold in place.

Topstitch 1/4" from edge all around, including the area that was open- this will seal it closed. Press well. Finished!



10 comments:

  1. Gorgeous & what a quick way to update your decor without spending a lot of $$. Love cloud 9 fabrics.

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  2. Oh and I was thinking this runner was all pieced ~ teehee ~ it's great!

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  3. Love this runner...so bold and vibrant....!

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  4. your foyer looks incredible! We need to come by soon and vice versa. We have time now, let's make a plan :)

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  5. I just made one as a Christmas gift, thanks for posting such a great an simple tutorial!

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  6. I made one for my desk shelf at work, candy corn on one side & Thanksgiving-y fabric on the other. People have really liked it, I'm going to make some more with more holiday fabric options. =)

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  7. I look forward to seeing what you post everyday !

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