Tablecloth with Mitered Corners

Tablecloth with Mitered Corners 

Jamie Lampton, Pink Peony Creation

Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Time: 2-4 hours
Finished Size: Depends on your fabric width and cut, however, if you use the suggested fabric requirements listed below, your table cloth will be roughly 87” x 51”

 

Mastering mitered corners is one of those beginner-friendly techniques that instantly elevates your sewing projects. Once you learn it, you’ll find yourself using it everywhere — from tablecloths and placemats to napkins, curtains, table runners, and even cozy whole-cloth blankets made from minky and gauze. It’s a simple detail that makes your handmade pieces look polished, professional, and oh-so-giftable!                 

 

               

                    

      

 Supplies

  • Sewing machine - I used my Janome HD9V2BE, my favorite straight stitch machine
  • 2½ yards of 54” wide fabric (cotton, linen, or home décor weight)

o   Make sure to zig zag/serge  then prewash and dry your fabric in the same way you will do this when laundering BEFORE you begin sewing

Instructions

1. Gather your supplies

2. Pre-wash and dry your fabric the same way you’ll care for your finished tablecloth. Press if needed.

3. Trim or serge all raw edges to even them out.  

                 

4. Press your first fold: Turn under 1/4-1/2" on all sides (using your gauge), pressing firmly with your iron.                                  

5. Press your second fold: Fold over another 1/2-1" along each side again using that handy dandy gauge) and press. Pin in place as you go. 

     

6. Mark the corners:

  • Unfold one corner's second fold from each side of the corner.
  • From the point of your corner, measure and mark double the width of your second fold (my first fold was 1/4" and my second fold was 1", therefore I marked the fabric 2") on both sides of the corner.        

             

    • Draw a diagonal line connecting those marks.

     

    7. Fold right sides together at the corner, aligning your marks. Pin.

           
    8. Sew directly along your marked diagonal line.

                             
    9. Trim the corner seam allowance to about 1/8-1/4", snipping a slight angle at the point to reduce bulk.

               
    10. Turn the corner right side out and use your bamboo stick or Hera tool to gently push out the point (be careful not to poke through the fabric).

           
    11. Repeat Steps 6-10 for all four corners.

    12. Re-fold and press your hems along all sides, using your gauge for consistency. Pin in place.

    13. Topstitch around the entire tablecloth using a 3-3.5mm stitch length.

            
    • Slow down at corners and pivot neatly with the needle in the down position, for a professional finish.
    • Optional: tuck your woven label into one edge a few inches from a corner before stitching it down.

    Press once more for crisp edges and enjoy your beautiful handmade tablecloth!

           

    Finishing Touches

    Your mitered-corner tablecloth is now ready to style your dining room or wrap as a handmade gift!
    Perfect for:
    • Newlyweds or new homeowners
    • Seasonal decorating
    • Coordinating napkin sets (use the same method on smaller squares!)
    This technique can also be used for: toweling, napkins, placemats, curtains, table runner etc. Let us know what you think of this new technique and what you decide to make with it in the comments! Thank you for being here!! - Pink Peony Creations

     

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