Suggestions on making a dresser scarf and table runner

[natosha parnell]

Hi
Does anyone know of a pattern that describes how to make a dresser scarf
or a table runner? What fabric would you recommend be used.? Any help is
greatly appreciated.
Thank You.
Natosha

[Dennis Zimmerman]

Measure the length of your table, adding 6-10 inches (or however long you
want the ends to drape beyond the table edge) then add 1-2 inches for
hemming (if you do not use a trim).

You can use a tapestry fabric, or any nice, medium wt to heavy wt fabric.
For EASY runners-hot glue trim, fringe, beads on the edge, or you can sew it
on.

As you cut the fabric-you can round the ends, cut the corners so that you
basically have 1/2 of an octegon (hope that made sense!) or leave the end
square.

It is pretty easy! Good luck!

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[Barbara]

You don't need a commercial pattern. Just measure and cut to desired
dimensions, adding seam allowances. Type of fabric depends on your goals.
Lace? Would be nice for an 'afternoon at tea' effect. Jacquard? In red
and green with gold embroidery, would be nice for a 'holiday' effect. When
finishing your item, consider using hand rolled hems.

[Teri in HN]

I made runners for my Sisters-in law last year for Christmas. I used my table
to estimate the lenght, 60X15 was good especially for 60" wide fabric, and
allowed me to get 3 tops or bottoms out of the 45" fabric without waste. Once
cut out and the top and bottom matched up with right sides together, I marked
the center of each end, then measured and marked down 6 inches on each side,
drew a line from the center dot to each side dot to form pointed ends. Then
sewed around the runner (sewing on the lines for the points) leaving a 6 inch
opening for turning, Turn right side out, iron and use Wonderunder to fuse
opening shut. I used a different but coordinating fabric for the bottom so
they would be reversible and made tassles with embrodiery skeins (from a free
instruction sheet at Joanne's). They were well recieved and easy to do. One
warning, as I went on I got fancier and fancier. I added quilt squares and
gold edging, put welting around the edge, machine embroidery, etc. This is a
wonderful teaching project for kids and they can be decorated for holidays and
celebrations.
Good luck !
Teri (In the South Shore of Boston)

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[phelpsfamily]

I also made a table runner out of a piece of curtain material they had in
their dining room to match and it turned out great. They loved it.
This might work.

Jayne

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