Choosing fabric for a tablecloth is a task that requires serious preparation. After all, if you decide to sew, rather than buy a ready-made interior item, then you are counting on long-term use. Therefore, it is important to pay attention not only to the shape, size and color, but also to the type and quality of the material. The latter, if selected correctly, will allow you to preserve all the listed parameters.
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TOP fabrics used in sewing tablecloths
Depending on the calculated budget and the purpose of the element itself (everyday, festive), tablecloth fabrics can be made of natural, synthetic or mixed fiber. The list of materials in greatest demand and their qualities are given in the table.
| Textile | Peculiarities | Advantages |
| Cotton | Natural fabric with excellent absorbent properties. There are several types: calico, percale, satin. | Due to the rapid absorption of moisture, the fabric is ideal for napkins. Easy to wash and iron. Durable and versatile. Low cost. |
| Flax | Expensive natural material. Quite capricious in use (easily wrinkled, difficult to iron). | Durable, environmentally friendly, retains color brightness for a long time. Lightweight.
A great option for festive elements. |
| Crane | The fabric is made of a combination of cotton and polyester fibres. It is additionally treated with special mixtures that prevent dirt and grease from penetrating into the fibres. | Durable material, perfect for everyday use.
Models with interwoven satin and satin fibers will be a worthy addition to a festive banquet. |
| Mother | Semi-synthetic material. The larger half is cotton, the other half is polyester. Treated with oil-repellent compounds. | A variety of colors and durability allow the fabric to be used for everyday and festive purposes. It is easy to clean from minor dirt. Durable. |
Teflon mixtures are also used as a treatment for tablecloth fabrics. Their quality makes the material waterproof and insensitive to sunlight.
How to choose fabric for a tablecloth
Before you start looking for fabric for a future tablecloth in a store, it is important to determine the basic parameters of the product. So, you should pay attention to:
- table top shape;
We determine for which table a tablecloth is needed - frequency of table use;
The natural texture of a tablecloth for every day is cotton, lace or plain fabric. For more formal occasions, you can choose satin, velveteen, organza or tulle. - type of interior in the room.
We choose the color of the tablecloth that will suit our interior
Table top shape
The size of the future tablecloth, and therefore the amount of material needed, depends on the shape of the tabletop and the height of the table. This parameter should be determined first of all in order to understand how much it will cost to sew the product.
A square table requires a correspondingly shaped covering; a rectangular tabletop can be covered with either a square or rectangular piece of fabric.
There are also several options for a round table: a round tablecloth or a square one.
An oval tabletop looks best under a proportionally oval tablecloth.
It is worth paying attention to the edges of the tablecloth. According to etiquette standards, the fabric should not hang lower than 20 cm from the edge of the table.
Frequency of table use
If the table is a dining table and is used regularly, it is worth choosing table textiles, the most durable and least easily soiled fabrics. In this case, the tablecloth will last a long time. However, a couple of sets are still needed to ensure a change for washing.
If the table is the type of furniture that is usually used for celebrations, then the fabric for the tablecloth should be selected accordingly.
You can also opt for durable, long-lasting options, but in a more festive color scheme.
Interior type
Matching the tablecloth to the surrounding environment is an important condition for the harmony of the entire interior. Be it a dining room or a living room.
Thus, a room in Scandinavian style requires natural table textiles in a single color. It is better to use muted colors (sea wave, gray, white).
A room with an English-style interior will look harmonious with a dark, neat tablecloth.
The French countryside style will go perfectly with light tablecloths with a floral print.
Where to buy
It is easy to buy fabric for a tablecloth, already knowing its characteristics. It is enough to find a store with the corresponding name. To buy a decent option at a low price, it is worth paying attention to domestic factories or Belarusian manufacturers. There are stores specializing in table textiles. Often the names of such outlets coincide with the names of the fabrics.
A convenient option in this case is an online store. Having visited the resource catalog, you can select materials for a tablecloth by the name of the fabric, by color, manufacturer and price.
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