DIY burlap tablecloth: 45 simple ideas

Choosing a high-quality and durable tablecloth is not an easy task, because in the assortment of modern stores there are many different models. The information in our article will help you make the right and successful purchase.

Burlap tablecloth with white lace

White lace is definitely a favorite. It gives the work lightness, airiness, a kind of weightlessness.

The kitchen will definitely become lighter and more delicate with such a tablecloth.

The classic version: thin lace is sewn along the edges of the fabric.

You can use not only thin guipure lace, but also woven one.

Or tie the edge with your own hands.

Wide lace with beautiful openwork patterns will always look advantageous.

Another idea is to make decor in the form of applique.

The second classic option for decorating a tablecloth is to simply sew lace along the free edge.

How to choose a tablecloth shape

The first criterion we must decide on is the preferred shape of the tablecloth. It is logical to assume that traditionally, the shape of the tablecloth is chosen according to the shape of the furniture: table or similar surface for which it is purchased. But there are also small nuances here, namely:

For rectangular tables, tablecloths of the same configuration are usually taken, but oval and even square tablecloths can also be used, depending on the idea.
Square, rectangular and round tablecloths are perfect for square tables
For round tables, it would be ideal to purchase a tablecloth of a suitable diameter, but a square tablecloth or a combination of a round and square tablecloth would look no less impressive.
Oval tables are usually covered with the same tablecloths or a combination of oval/rectangular and oval/square. It is also possible to lay a round tablecloth on an oval kitchen table, the main thing is that it looks proportional and visually beautiful.

How to combine

The unusual combination of two different tablecloths deserves a little attention. If color combinations are discussed a little further in our article, then winning layouts with tablecloth configurations can be described in a few words.

Nuances of a successful combination:

Having two tablecloths will add special solemnity to the holiday, but for everyday life it will not be the most practical option, because there will also be more concerns about the safety of textiles. The exception is decorating infrequently used surfaces. A photo of the tablecloth for the festive table can be viewed at the link.
Combined tablecloths should be made from the closest possible material and have identical density. The use of tablecloths of different textures is also found in design projects, but deserves careful selection.
A successful combination can be achieved with different shapes: a square tablecloth fits perfectly with a round one, a rectangular one with an oval one. There are also circle/oval or rectangle/square combinations, but the first options are more suitable for visual appeal, however, this is also a matter of individual taste.
No less attractive will be compositions with various fashionable innovations: table runners and decorative napkins. Typically, such combinations are sold in a ready-made set, since it is quite difficult to select them individually.

The photo shows an example of a combination of tablecloths:

It is advisable to watch a visual demonstration right in the store before purchasing a particular product, rather than buying accessories separately. When purchasing, take into account the lighting: many fabrics look impressive in artificial light and are much inferior in natural light.

An interesting drapery is created by using a square tablecloth, especially on a round table.

The bedspread for the corner sofa is sewn taking into account the characteristics of this furniture.
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Pros of burlap

Burlap is a rather specific fabric. So to speak, with its own character.

The fabric is made from natural fibers, thanks to which it has a wide list of positive qualities:

environmentally friendly
good air permeability
absorbs moisture well
chemically inert
resistant to insects.

Among the many advantages of this type of fabric, the following stand out:

durability, high wear resistance
Availability and low cost allows it to be used by a wide range of people.

For the home, burlap is remarkable because

natural

Made from natural fibers, it is not harmful to health and does not cause allergies.

universal

Thanks to its pronounced rough texture, it is combined with a wide variety of materials: fabric, lace, silk, wood, glass, ceramics, etc.

has a beneficial effect on the general condition of the body

Burlap in the interior creates a special peaceful mood and a feeling of warm home comfort. This helps restore vitality, energy, and lift your mood.

Secrets of sewing lace

Dresses and blouses decorated with lace look airy and certainly attract the eye. However, sewing openwork lace onto products is not so easy. If you do this work, do it with the utmost care and precision, because the first glance of every person you meet falls on the lace.

By following the advice of experienced craftswomen, you will do this job correctly:

Wash the linen because it can shrink and tighten the fabric. To preserve the relief, lay it “face down” on a soft surface and go over it with an iron. You can simply iron it with a steamer.
When sewing the decoration simply to the fabric, place it overlapping the edge of the fabric, baste it, and sew it on a zigzag machine. Always match the threads to the tone of the openwork.
If you are making lace gathers, then first make them on the lace, then baste them to the product and sew them on a machine with a zigzag seam.
You can make folds on the lace ribbon. Choose a base with an alternating pattern, lay out the pleats according to the pattern, baste, and then machine sew.

How to sew lace elements together:

Take the base with a reserve, then cut out the design along the contour.
Place one piece on top of the other so that the pattern on one piece matches the other.
Fasten with needles in different places, baste along the entire contour, and then sew with a zigzag. You can do it manually, since the stitching area will be small.

Lace in the central part of the tablecloth

You can use lace to decorate a tablecloth not only along the edges. The option with it in the center of the fabric looks successful and advantageous.

You can sew openwork stripes individually or as one wide fabric.

Choosing lace for tablecloth decoration

Types of lace trim:

Actually, lace is made using bobbins or a needle. This is difficult manual work. Can be made by the meter or in individual parts of various shapes. It is sewn onto the fabric or sewn into pre-made holes in the fabric. Along the perimeter of the overhang it is rarely used due to its cost and the high consumption of this type of finishing.

Crocheted fabric using various techniques. Be it fillet knitting, openwork knitting or individual motifs - squares.

Openwork crochet tablecloth

Embroidery with cut out areas - “Crichelieu” .

Cutwork lace

Macrame stripes are great for country style .

Tablecloth decoration or macrame table decoration

Guipure and lace fabric of industrial production. Can be used for any design options.

Sew guipure to the tablecloth

Decor with colored lace

For those who don’t really like white and want something brighter, the option with colored lace is perfect.

Delicate pastel colors will highlight the color of the burlap.

For lovers of rich colors, tablecloths with a bright border, such as red, will suit you.

Disadvantages of burlap

Despite the large number of positive qualities, this fabric also has disadvantages. But if you use the canvas correctly, you won’t notice them.

After washing, fabric may shrink and change its appearance.
Therefore, it is very important to wash it before starting work, so that the result of the work does not disappoint you in the end.
The canvas crumbles heavily at the cut site.
When planning your work, you need to process the edges of the fabric in advance and calculate the size of the product taking this fact into account. It is also worth purchasing fabric with some reserve.
The fabric absorbs moisture very well and is subject to deterioration in rooms with high humidity.
Therefore, it is better to use the product in rooms with a dry microclimate.

How to lengthen a dress

The fashion for lace trim lasts for more than one season. If you are tired of a dress, then decorate it with sewing. You can also lengthen the product.

On a note!
To make the finish look especially beautiful, the fabrics must match in color or be contrasting. For a floral dress, choose decorative patterns to match one of the colors of the item's fabric.

You can sew to the hem in two ways:

Openwork fabric is applied over the hem.
The hem is sewn on top of the decor.

The openwork tape is cut with a margin (1-2 cm) to connect the parts. In the first case, lace is placed on the front side of the hem and a basting stitch is laid. A machine stitch is placed along the edge of the pattern.

In the second case, the openwork is applied to the bottom of the hem from the wrong side.

If you need to lengthen the dress, then choose a wide ribbon.

The lace fabric looks beautiful.

Burlap with black lace will never look tatty

Matching lace

I especially liked it.

And with a red ribbon it’s fire!

Sewing a burlap tablecloth with your own hands

And now for you a small master class on sewing a tablecloth. This tutorial can be used to sew tablecloths of any shape or size, including small napkins.

Materials for work

sackcloth
lace
scissors
sewing threads
sewing machine, if you don’t have one, you can sew by hand.

Pattern calculation

The length and width of the tablecloth should correspond to the size of the table plus a couple of centimeters for finishing the edge (if you plan to fold it). If you want the tablecloth to hang from the table, then add another 25 - 30 cm on each side, or on two sides if your tablecloth is in the form of a ribbon.

Sewing a tablecloth

Overlock the edges of the fabric with a serger or fold the edge and then stitch it.

Place the lace on top where it will be placed and pin it and the burlap together. Sew on the lace.

If the lace is located along the edge, then fold it in folds in the corners. In this case, the corners will look neat.

Your DIY burlap tablecloth is ready! Now you can decorate it in a variety of ways.

Step by step how to beautifully sew lace

Depending on the position on the panel, as well as on the nature of the lace itself, the work will differ:

Crochet

If you know how to knit and are not afraid of monotonous work, then the crocheted model is for you.

Here are the possible options:

1. The tablecloth is hemmed around the perimeter with a wide zigzag stitch , then along the resulting loops we begin to knit the pattern we like.

2. First we knit the fabric, then sew it to the edge of the tablecloth:

We calculate how much crocheted lace we need. The fabric must be moistened and ironed before measuring.
Choosing a knitting motif.
We knit a finished valance.
We bend the edge of the tablecloth.
Iron it.
We sew it in a convenient way.
We apply our knitting to the front side.
Let's baste.
Sew with machine stitch.
Iron through a damp cloth.

Important! Check first to see if your threads are shedding. To do this, wet them, then iron them on a light cloth. They should not be dyed, otherwise the threads cannot be used.

If you are tying a product, then make corner elements. If you sew ready-made knitted strips, then we do not sew the corner elements.

We create a tablecloth from motifs

Sequence of work:

We determine how much area the openwork inserts will occupy .

We make them (we cut them out, knit them or weave them).

We cut out blanks of the main fabric of the tablecloth.

We bend the edges and sew a machine zigzag stitch. If desired, you can do this manually using an edge seam.

We connect the openwork and linen elements using air loops and crocheted connecting posts.

We crochet the resulting product along the edge with several rows of double crochets or any openwork pattern.

Steam.

Decor with braid

We trim with ready-made openwork stripes:

We measure out the required amount of braid, taking into account the corners.
If the fabric is rough, then you don’t need to tuck it, but just overlay the edges.
We pin the braid and leave a “loop” at the corners. We start from one corner.
We hide the excess fabric of the corners in a fold on the underside of the braid. There should be a straight line across the face.

We reach the place where it all began.
We hide the end of the braid in a fold at the corner.
We machine stitch, if necessary, pre-baste.
You can make a double line, but this is optional.
Iron the product.

Whatever the style of the interior of your home, there will always be a place for a lace tablecloth.

How to fold a towel compactly

Knitted tunic dress

Ruffles on the tablecloth

Frills always create a special coziness in the home. Therefore, if you decide to make a tablecloth yourself, you should not lose sight of them.

They can be made not only from burlap, but also from leftover fabric or lace.

Material selection

Here, at first glance, there is complete chaos: 100% natural fabrics are side by side with outright synthetics, the percentage of raw materials can cause bewilderment, a lot of incomprehensible products made of Teflon, acrylic, special additives and impregnations.

The answer to the questions will help you understand all this disgrace: “for what purpose is a tablecloth being bought and how much are you willing to pay for such a purchase?” Depending on the purpose, the tablecloth is selected according to its main characteristics.

The most common materials for manufacturing:

Made from natural cotton, linen and silk . These are the so-called “premium class” goods. Maybe earlier, in every home you could find a natural cotton or linen model, but now such an acquisition will require significant financial investments. There are many advantages of natural material and there is no point in listing all the known characteristics, but such a product also requires more careful care: washing, ironing and careful removal of stains can spoil the holiday experience for a long time.
Made from mixed fabrics . No less impressive, but much more practical would be to use tablecloths made of mixed fabrics. Special synthetic additives will make washing and ironing easier. A water-repellent impregnated tablecloth will come in handy when glasses with liquids are accidentally knocked over, and the stain-repellent impregnation will make the surface simply ideal for cleaning.
Acrylic . A relative novelty on the domestic market, acrylic tablecloths have already proven themselves quite well. The manufacturer guarantees quite serious heat-resistant properties of the material; according to the stated characteristics, the surface can withstand even a hot frying pan or pan. There is no doubt about this, and such properties will be very useful when used in the kitchen, but reasonable doubts arise about the advisability of such experiments.

The photo shows water-repellent material:

Bow as decoration

If you have a tablecloth in the form of a long cloth, then you should think about decorating it at the edge.

An excellent option that is suitable for both holidays and weekdays, a bow.

How to make a beautiful corner on a tablecloth with lace with your own hands

To create coziness, housewives select beautiful curtains for the kitchen and tablecloths.
A festive table is also unthinkable without an elegant tablecloth; this accessory has firmly entered our everyday life; moreover, many housewives are accustomed to having several tablecloths in stock for all occasions. Choosing a high-quality and durable tablecloth is not an easy task, because in the assortment of modern stores there are many different models. The information in our article will help you make the right and successful purchase.

Other decor options

You can decorate the hanging edge with other elements. For example, a flower, hearts with your names, or just bandage it.

Sew openwork ribbon to the skirt

You can also adapt the ribbon to the skirt in two ways: on top of the hem and on the wrong side of the fabric.

Contrasting lace looks original.

The algorithm looks like this:

Finish the bottom of the skirt with an overlocker, attach the openwork, and sew it on with a machine.
Cut off the excess and process the cut with a zigzag.
With knitwear it is better to do without a machine. Sew on a ribbon with a figured edge by hand, decorate the junction with the hem with beads, rhinestones, and thin braid.

Sew the decoration to the neckline. The easiest way is to find a sewing pattern that can be easily rounded. Place it along the neckline, pin it and sew it to the edge.

Beveled edge

You can sew a tablecloth with beveled edges and decorate the end with a tassel.

Tassels can be made along the entire length of the fabric.

Decorating clothes with lace

Any clothing can be updated if you decorate it with a piece of openwork. How to sew to shorts:

Cut out a piece of decor, completely preserving the design.
Make a slit or cut a piece of fabric along the side seam of the shorts.
Attach a piece of decor, pin it in different places, and lay a basting stitch.
Iron with a steam iron.
Sew on a machine.

Decorate your blue jeans with white lace yourself. You will not buy such a beautiful thing in any store. In this case, the lace fabric must be placed from the inside out, then stitched along the entire perimeter.

On a note!
You can stitch the trim to the sleeves anywhere: along the bottom of the sleeve, along the shoulders, along the sleeve, in a word, as your imagination dictates. The procedure is the same as for the hem of the dress.

Contrasting trim on the sleeve will update and decorate any dress.

Updating a top or T-shirt with patterned fabric is easy. First, make folds on the lace ribbon, then sew it to the top.

The folds can be ordinary, which go in one direction.
Counter, when the canvas is folded towards each other.
Bow ones. The material is also rolled up on both sides, but only in the opposite direction from each other.

If you fasten together several types of openwork material and sew it to a blouse, the product will take on a more elegant look.

Drawing on the tablecloth

Personally, I really liked this decor idea. I don’t particularly like to sew, but it’s easy to draw a monogram or some other design on fabric!

Interior Master class Sewing A beautiful corner on the tablecloth is just Fabric

Good day, dear craftswomen! As always, I desperately needed a gift. What to give to a person whom you not only practically don’t know, but also have no time to choose? Functional gifts are always desirable, at least that’s how I like them. My husband suggested the most ideal gift - money in an envelope. eww. what a bore! I offered another option - a tablecloth of my own design! Yesterday I rushed to curtain stores, looked for a rag and today I’m sharing it with you. When I worked in a curtain salon, they taught me how to make such a corner on tablecloths and napkins, and at one time I did them a lot. My daughter needed cute tablecloths and napkins for her room to create coziness and warmth. And they flew off like seeds. And today I sat down and... stuck! I do not remember! Oppa! Well, it’s okay, I sat there, twirled it, shook the dust off the roller balls and finally remembered! I knew it was easy. Well, I tell and show everything in very detail and meticulously.))))

The first step is the most tedious. I use this help: I cut out a strip of cardboard 5 cm wide. The strip is quite long, 15-20 centimeters. This will be the pattern on which I will iron the hem. It is important! In order for the angle to be perfect, you need to work hard with the iron. Well, yes, it’s boring and dreary, but what to do? And for whom is it easy?!)))

Let's get started. I lay out the pattern and bend the fabric along it, and iron it, and with steam, slowly and without haste, so that the arrow is even and strong. This can be done using another method - draw lines on the fabric and iron along them. But I like it better this way and there’s less fuss, and they did it that way in the workshop, and they know better!

We folded and ironed once, and then tucked and ironed again. The result is a hem of 10 cm or two times of 5 cm. This is just right for a tablecloth! The edge is smooth and heavy, it holds its shape perfectly.

Here you can see how it turns out at the corners. We iron the corners to death! Letting the iron sit as it should. We will need those lines that are formed. We do everything very smoothly and carefully. Let's take our time. Then a perfect edge and a smooth, beautiful angle will be guaranteed!

Embroidery on burlap

The final idea for embroidery lovers. An embroidered picture on a tablecloth will last much longer than a painted one. You can read about embroidery on burlap in this article.

I hope you liked the selection and you are excited about the idea of updating the tablecloth in your home, just like me.

Burlap pillows are great for home decor.

Thank you for your feedback!

Square tablecloth manufacturers

In home textile stores you can most often find an assortment of square tablecloths from the following manufacturing companies:

Curt-Bauer (Germany);
DiBenedetto (Italy);
Dophia (Türkiye);
Friedola (Germany);
Home Line;
Issimo home (Türkiye);
Jackline (Türkiye);
Kansai (Türkiye);
Lodex (Ukraine);
Love you
Menekse (Türkiye);
Pavia (Türkiye);
Perrini (Ukraine);
Sumce (Türkiye);
Provence (Ukraine);
Roksolana (Ukraine);
Runo (Ukraine).

Choosing a high-quality, stylish and reliable tablecloth will provide a festive mood for you and your guests!