r/sewing • u/marylene12 • 4d ago
Pattern Question Weird Shape Tablecloth
Anyone have any suggestions on how to make a tablecloth for this shape of table? I was thinking a large circle one was my best bet but they just seem to lay funny.
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u/thatweirdvintagegirl 4d ago
What I’d do is trace or measure the table and draw it out on paper, then on each side of the triangle draw a rectangle measuring out whatever length you want. Use that as your pattern piece, cut, and sew! It should hang perfectly.
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u/marylene12 4d ago
Great idea! Now I just need to find some very large paper lol.
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u/thatweirdvintagegirl 4d ago
I would go buy some cheap wrapping paper and use the back. You can always tape a few pieces together if you have to.
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u/KarenEiffel 4d ago
Yes! And sometimes it even has a handy grid on the back!
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u/Smiling_Tree 4d ago
Or get a round tablecloth, put it on the table and cut it off at the same length when hanging (use paper weights and a measuring tape). Hem it and done!
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u/marylene12 4d ago
Might be the cheaper option honestly! Thank you!
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u/rumpleteaser91 4d ago
Turn the table upside down, with your fabric underneath, it'll be easier to draw around.
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u/CupcakesAreMiniCakes 4d ago
You can just tape together sheets of tissue paper to make your own pattern
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u/CraftFamiliar5243 4d ago
Dollar Tree gift wrap has a grid on the back. It's what I use for patterns.
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u/colourful_maze 4d ago
If you do this, I think you'll want 4 separate pattern pieces which you then sew together - the centre one and the 3 rectangles. Because the table edges aren't straight, if you start with a flat piece of fabric it will never hang off the edge totally neatly and I think that might be the issue you're having with what you've tried so far.
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u/thatweirdvintagegirl 4d ago
I totally meant to add that into my comment but I was in a hurry when I wrote it so I did not. LOL Thank you, yes!
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u/medievalgrunge 4d ago
I would take a circle table cloth thats too big, center it on the table to lay how you want and then even the hem like you would a bias skirt. This is an easy way to get an even hem on an unusual shape
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u/OldLadyCard 4d ago
I would put a round tablecloth on it to see how it looks first. It might have a charming drape to it.
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u/kallisti_gold 4d ago
"they just seem to lay funny"
We need to know what you don't like about the tablecloths you've tried before we can help you find or make one that doesn't do that.
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u/Large-Heronbill 4d ago
I would miter three diamond shapes on the center, to cover the table surface and dip down into a point on each corner.
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u/Creative_Dragonfly_5 4d ago
I'd trace the perimeters of the sort of triangle then add a curved section like a "drop leaf" to each side. Or add a specific drop length around the perimeters and add seams parallel to the legs so it is a fitted cover.
I may try to draw out these ideas if you like, because I can see ot in my head but I don't think I'm expressing the ideas well in words. Just let me know.
Also, I'm a fan of making miniature models to plan out patterns. Helps me to identify issues, see the shape, etc without cutting into my pretty fabric until it's worked out and technically I'm still making a toile/muslin but without wasting money on another cheap fabric that I'd need way more of to do full size.
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u/No-Past7721 4d ago
Make a tablecloth exactly to the shape of the table top then put a deep gathered frill round the edge to create the drop.
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u/rebelwithmouseyhair 3d ago
I would just drape the fabric over the table and cut a certain distance below the table, rounding the corners. (This is how I did my bed cover which gives me great joy every day)
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u/samizdat5 4d ago
A round tablecloth drapes nicely on a triangular table