OT: Looking for "odd sized" tablecloth

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OT: Looking for "odd sized" tablecloth thefronny 03-23-2008
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Posted by on March 23, 2008, 12:30 pm
We have a dining room table that is 72" x 33", apparently somewhat
narrower than usual because all the tablecloths we see that fit in the
length end up having something like 18" overhang on each side. Does
anyone here know of a supplier that handles a large selection of
linens such that our odds were better? We're looking for linen; the
better the better.

thanks,

tf

Posted by BEI Design on March 23, 2008, 2:06 pm


thefronny@gmail.com wrote:
> We have a dining room table that is 72" x 33", apparently
> somewhat narrower than usual because all the tablecloths
> we see that fit in the length end up having something
> like 18" overhang on each side. Does anyone here know of
> a supplier that handles a large selection of linens such
> that our odds were better? We're looking for linen; the
> better the better.
>
> thanks,
>
> tf

Why not cut off and hem the standard ones to the exact size
you need? Much cheaper then trying to find specialty sizes.
I recently custom hemmed a tablecloth for one of my DDs who
has an oval table and wanted an exact 12" drop all around.
Easy-peasy.

Beverly



Posted by Pogonip on March 23, 2008, 4:04 pm
BEI Design wrote:
> thefronny@gmail.com wrote:
>> We have a dining room table that is 72" x 33", apparently
>> somewhat narrower than usual because all the tablecloths
>> we see that fit in the length end up having something
>> like 18" overhang on each side. Does anyone here know of
>> a supplier that handles a large selection of linens such
>> that our odds were better? We're looking for linen; the
>> better the better.
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> tf
>
> Why not cut off and hem the standard ones to the exact size
> you need? Much cheaper then trying to find specialty sizes.
> I recently custom hemmed a tablecloth for one of my DDs who
> has an oval table and wanted an exact 12" drop all around.
> Easy-peasy.
>
> Beverly
>
>
The rolled-hem on the serger is wonderful for this application.

--
Joanne
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http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by BEI Design on March 23, 2008, 5:25 pm


Pogonip wrote:
> BEI Design wrote:
> > thefronny@gmail.com wrote:
> > > We have a dining room table that is 72" x 33",
> > > apparently somewhat narrower than usual because all
> > > the tablecloths we see that fit in the length end up
> > > having something
> > > like 18" overhang on each side. Does anyone here know
> > > of a supplier that handles a large selection of linens
> > > such that our odds were better? We're looking for
> > > linen; the better the better.
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > >
> > > tf
> >
> > Why not cut off and hem the standard ones to the exact
> > size you need? Much cheaper then trying to find
> > specialty sizes. I recently custom hemmed a tablecloth
> > for one of my DDs who has an oval table and wanted an
> > exact 12" drop all around. Easy-peasy.
> >
> > Beverly
> >
> >
> The rolled-hem on the serger is wonderful for this
> application.

That's what I did on DD's tablecloths. However for a finer
finish, and if it were done on the original piece, I would
do a twice-folded and mitered-corner hem.

Beverly, just back from the vest fitting, all is good! ;-)



Posted by Plan9 on March 24, 2008, 11:02 am
Where I live it was 3/23/2008 5:25 PM, when BEI Design wrote:

> That's what I did on DD's tablecloths. However for a finer
> finish, and if it were done on the original piece, I would
> do a twice-folded and mitered-corner hem.

YES. I'm new to sewing (moved from woodworking to sewing; same
concept just different tools and materials, LOL) and need a tutorial
or good instructions on "a twice-folded and mitered-corner hem". Any
suggestions?

Also the table I will be making a table cloth for is 54" x 54" square.
Where can I find a selection of material wide enough for this table,
plus a 5" drop around all sides and a wide hem (3-4")? By my thinking
that's 72" minimum width. Maybe wider for allowances and oops.
Otherwise the table cloth will have a seam (or two) down the middle.

--
Regards, Ben

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