Table cover

This is a great project for beginners or those who just don't have much time. This is my son's table, and the top is unfinished wood. Before he has a chance to mark up the wood, I want to make a table cover for it.

This project takes less than an hour, requires few materials, and little sewing.

The materials I used were: The vinyl material for the table cover, 1/4" wide elastic (1/2 a yard is plenty), thread, quilter's grid, tape measure, and a sharpie.

So here it goes...

Here is the table I am working with. I got a yard of fabric which was more than enough. Actually, I will use the remaining fabric in an upcoming blog to make place mats.

If the table is small enough, like this one, you can just lay it ontop of the wrong side of the fabric you are working with. I used a sharpie to outline the table since I am working with a vinyl type of material, and the ink won't bleed through. However, if you are working with another type of porous fabric, you might have to use a pencil instead.

So, trace around the table...

Next you'll have to measure the depth of the table. Add this measurement plus 1 1/2" to the outlined table. Simply cut the outer line, and you are almost ready to sew.

(*Be sure to wipe down the outer edge of which ever ruler you use so you don't carry the ink to your next project.)

(Not pictured): You will only be sewing the elastic around the rounded corners and not the straight edge. So simply make a mark on the straight edge about 2 inches before you get to either side of the rounded edge for each corner. I also made three tucks around the corner (about 3/4" each) to help shape the corners better. Cut four peices of elastic about three inches long each and line the ends up with each corner marks. Strech quite a bit as you sew since it will need to contour around the corners.

Here is a picture of the finished table. It had a nice snug fit so my son is not tempted to take it off.