How to Sew a Double Sided Table Runner

Fabric is the quickest way to change the look of a room next to a coat of paint. With the effort that goes into sewing items for the home, getting double the look for the same amount of time is always a bonus and is exactly what the following project provides. Whether you choose fabrics that correspond with seasonal changes, holidays--or just a casual side and a formal side--a reversible table runner will give you two options in the space of one versatile piece of home dcor. Here is how to create one.

Instructions

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Layer both of your fabrics (right sides together), the quilt batting and a sheet of interfacing together, spread out on a large work surface like your dining room table, a work table or the floor. Pin them together to make it easier to cut through all the layers at once.

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Measure out and cut an area 13 to 19 inches wide and as long as you want, adding an inch to the length for seam allowance. There's no single right size for a table runner, since tables come in all shapes and sizes. If you want your runner to hang over the edges of the table lengthwise, add at least a foot and a half to the length of your table. A shorter runner can be centered over any size table for a decorative accent or placed across, width-wise.

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Draw a line from the center of the short sides to a point the same distance down from the corner on each long side of the runner to create a pointed end. This is optional, of course, as a square-ended runner looks just as nice. Cut away the corners along the lines you made, adjusting as necessary for personal preference.

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Sew along all the sides, 1/2 inch from the edge, leaving a 6-inch section along one of the long sides open for turning. Trim away excess seam allowance to avoid bulk.

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Turn the runner right-side-out through the open seam and press along all edges, turning in the open portion to make it easier to hand sew it closed.

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Stitch the remaining opening closed and attach tassels, if desired, to the points or corners of your runner.