Quick and Easy Table Runner - Best Fabric Store Blog

This week I’m going to share a tutorial for a simple table runner.

I love dressing my table up. The more layers and texture, the better. Now if only there was a sewing tutorial for keeping all the clutter off the table…

Supplies needed:

Approximately one yard of Galaxy Spa fabric, depending on the size you desire for your finished product.

First, you’ll cut your pieces according to your desired size. I wanted mine to finish around 12″ x 40″, so I cut 2 14″ x 42″ rectangles.

Next, I pinned them together, right sides together, so they wouldn’t drift apart while sewing.

I double pinned two spots on one of the short ends- about 4″ in from each side. I did this to remember not to sew over the opening I’d need to turn the runner right side out.

I sewed all the way around the rectangles until I came to my second set of double pins, making sure to keep the fabrics together. When I got to the pins, I backstitched to make a knot.

I then clipped all four corners to eliminate bulk, and used the four-ish inch opening to turn it right-side out.

To help get the corners really pointy, I used The Purple Thang, but you could use a pen or pencil, too- just be cautious of marking your fabric!

Next, I took my time ironing the runner. You want to be sure to do a good job of this so that when you topstitch, there are no bulges or bumps. I pressed the opening shut.