Turn a Thrifted Tablecloth Into Your New Favorite Summer Piece

Wrap around skirts are so comfortable to wear in summer and useful as cover-ups on the beach.

I’m going to show you how to make a custom-fitted one, from a cheap cotton tablecloth and some bias tape.

Are you ready? Let’s go!

Tools and materials:

• Tablecloth
• Double fold bias tape
• Ruler
• Fabric marker
• Scissors
• Pins
• Sewing machine

1. Measure and cut

Wrap the tablecloth around you and mark the width you need for the back section, adding a seam allowance.

Also measure the length you want the skirt to be.

Lay the tablecloth down and fold over one end to half the width of the back.

Straighten the edge and cut off a piece to the length you want.

Fold over the other side of the tablecloth and use the first piece as a template to cut the second.

Cut a third panel in the same way but add about 4 inches (10 cm) to the width to allow for the wrapover.

2. Back darts

Pin and sew two 4 inch (10 cm) long darts on the top edge of the first section.

3. Join the panels

Pin the larger piece to one side of the back, with the right sides facing.

Pin the third panel to the other side seam in the same way.

Sew both seams.

Adjust the length as necessary.

Curve the lower edges of both front panels.

4. Bind the edges

Pin double fold bias tape around the front and lower edges, encasing the raw edges in the tape.

Sew the tape in place.

5. Waistband

Wrap the skirt around you.

Pin the tape to the top edge, allowing sufficient free tape to tie the skirt.

Bind the waist edge of the skirt and sew the open edges of the ties together.

Upcycled tablecloth skirt

You can make this skirt any length you like, from a mini to floor length.

It’s a simple way to add some style and practicality to your summer wardrobe.

I’d love to know what you think and if you make it, in the comments below.

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