Wedding table runners are a great way to add a touch of elegance and personalization to the decor at your wedding ceremony and reception. A table runner is a long narrow table linen. Its main purpose is to add an accent to table, and can be used over a table cloth or on a bare table. It should be centered perfectly on the table, so that the same amount of fabric hangs off either end of your table length wise, and that there is the same amount of space on either end of the table width wise.
A table runner can be used in many places through out your wedding. If you are having a religious ceremony, a runner can be used over the altar table. Also, if you have a table set up at the entrance to your wedding ceremony for programs or rice (or birdseed or bubbles to use when the ceremony is over), try decorating it with a runner. During your wedding reception, you can use a runner as decor on your wedding gift table. You may also want to use the same table runner as decor on either your dining tables or food service tables.
When choosing a table runner as part of your wedding decor, you should consider size and color. To determine the dimensions of the table runner you require, measure the width and length of a table you are using in your wedding. The length of your table runner should be the length of your table plus a 12 to 18 inch over hang on either side (some experts advise that a 15 inch over hang is perfect). The width of your table runner should be a minimum of 14 inches, and a maximum of one-third the width of your table. The color of your runner should either be a color used through out your wedding, or a color that blends in or accents other colors used in your existing decor.
Making a table runner is a fairly simple project, and can be a great way to cut costs in your wedding decorating budget. Start by shopping for fabric. Be sure to bring any color samples you are using in your wedding when you are browsing at a fabric store. Avoid any fabric textures that are sheer or delicate, you want your runner to stand out and be sturdy enough to endure a full day and night of use. After you have found the perfect fabric, calculate the number of yards needed based on your measurements of the table and the number of tables you are decorating. Be sure to add in an allowance to hem the fabric and to account for any cutting errors.
To finish the project at home, follow the below steps. You will need an iron, an ironing board, fabric scissors, pins and hem tape to get started.
1. Set up the ironing board and set the iron on to the setting that coordinates with the fabric you selected.
2. Measure out the dimensions for 1 table runner. Make sure to add an extra inch around the entire perimeter of the runner you originally measured. The extra fabric is needed to hem the runner. When measuring, stay as close to the fabric edge as possible; this will ensure you maximize the use of your fabric.
3. Cut the fabric based on your measurements in step 2.
4. Fold the fabric 1/2 inch around the edges, using a pin to secure the fold. Make sure your fold is on the backside of the fabric.
5. Iron the material flat around the edges and remove the pins.
6. Fold the fabric again 1/2 inch around the edges, in the same direction as done in step 4. Use pins to keep the fold in place.
7. Cut a piece of hem tape the same size of each edge of your runner.
8. Place the hem tape under one side of the fabric, under the folded edge. Iron the hem tape in place according to manufacturer's instructions.
9. Repeat step 8 for the other 3 sides of your runner.
If you are running short on time, consider purchasing a table runner for your wedding. Wedding Staples offers a variety of wedding table runners for sale, that can be customized by color and personalized. Wedding Staples is a one-stop-shop for all your wedding planning needs. Visit our online store today!
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