How Do You Sew A Seam Binding On A Round Tablecloth?
Hemming a round tablecloth can be a frustrating chore. All of the edges are curved, so getting a smooth fold under the fabric is next to impossible. The edges end up either crooked or twisted. Sewing a hem on a curve doesn’t have to be a disagreeable task. Smart sewers know that there is one simple trick that will make any curved seam flow into a hem simply and easily. Use bias tape as a seam binding and the edge will be smooth–with nary a twist to be found. Measure around the circumference of the tablecloth. This will be the length of bias tape you need. Add 2 inches for overlap. Sew together two or more lengths of bias tape if needed, to get one single piece the correct length. Open up one folded edge on the bias tape. The tape with have both edges folded under, both of them the same size. It doesn’t matter which side you open. Lay the tablecloth on a flat surface. Position the open bias tape on top of the tablecloth. The raw edge of the tape will be even with the raw edge of the ta
