Make Your Own Outdoor Tablecloth & Placemats

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One of the joys of summer is spending time outdoors — picnics, dinner parities and other al fresco entertaining. Bring a classy touch to your porch or patio with an outdoor tablecloth. It's a simple and easy way to add a nice touch to your outdoor living space. Use an outdoor fabric and your tablecloth can be weather and fade resistant, easy to clean, and easy to make all at the same time!

Video Chapters:

Measuring the Table - 0:31 min.
Making a Nauga Soft Tablecloth - 0:57 min.
Making a Naugahyde^® Universal Tablecloth - 2:10 min.
Making a Sunbrella^® Furniture Fabric Tablecloth - 8:29 min.
Making a Sunbrella^® Sling or Phifertex^® Placemat - 13:34 min.

Materials List:

Fabric for tablecloth (vinyl upholstery fabric or woven upholstery fabric of choice)
Fabric for placemats (vinyl mesh fabric of choice)
White Polyester Webbing #PLLWWH
Basting Tape #129
DOT® Snap Fastener Cloth-to-Surface Set 3/8" Screw (Nickel-Plated Brass/Stainless Steel) #333002
Outdoor Thread

Tools List:

Ruler
Marking tool
Cutting tool
Sewing machine
Hole Cutter 1/8" #121386
Cutting block
Snap Fastener Installation Tool #25204
Mallet

How to video

We've put together a quick how-to video on making tablecloths and placemats featuring several different types of materials. It can be as simple as cutting out the right size and/or hemming the edges. Plus we have a great idea on how to keep your tablecloth in place. Take a look!

Make Your Own Outdoor Tablecloth and Placemats Video 2

Make your own tablecloth and placemats for a beautiful (and long-lasting!) addition to your outdoor living space!

Are you interested in other ways to jazz up your patio or outdoor space? We have tons of free how-to videos and blogs with DIY inspiration. Learn how to sew new patio cushions, replace your sling chair fabric, add outdoor curtains and more. Navigate to the "Learn" tab on our website and click "DIY Projects." From there, select "Outdoor Living Projects" and get ready to revitalize your backyard!