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Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nWith the holidays fast approaching, it's the perfect time to give your tablescape an update. I recently sewed new placemats, napkins, and a table runner because I felt like a change.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nAll of these projects are fairly simple and quick to sew up. The trickiest part is learning the mitered corner technique for the napkins (but it's worth it for them to hold up for a long time). The placemats are reversible to either show a solid color or the accent. The table runner is also reversible, cleverly matching my new placemats on one side and my old placemats on the other side. Plus, I like the warm neutral side to set out during the day. It *may* be because it matches the pillows I made \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2016\/10\/zipper-pillow-cover-sewing-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Since I live in a condo, the dining area and living room are the same room. \n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\nI made my placemats a fairly standard size. My napkins, however, are simply the maximum size the piece of remnant fabric allowed (minus a bit more from a sewing error!). The table runner is just the size of fabric samples I had, which I thought was a nice size for my table.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPlacemats\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/plcmat_1_zpsjaylbiyd.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/plcmat_1_zpsjaylbiyd.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr\/\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003EMaterials Needed \u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor 4 placemats:\n\u003Cli\u003EAccent fabric, 2\/3 yd.  \u003Ci\u003EI used staple cotton home dec fabric\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMain fabric, 1 yd. \u003Ci\u003EI used a black denim\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThread\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESeam allowance is 1\/2\".\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003ECut your fabric\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor ONE placemat:\n\u003Cli\u003EFrom the main fabric (black in the sample), cut ONE 19\" x 13\" piece and TWO 4.5\" x 13\" pieces.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFrom the accent fabric (white and black print in sample), cut ONE 12\" x 13\" piece.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003ESo if you want to make 4 placemats, you will have four 19\" x 13\" pieces, eight 4.5\" x 13\" pieces, and four 12\" x 13\" accent pieces.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003ESewing the placemats\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERight sides together, pin a 4.5\" x 13\" main fabric piece to the 13\" side of the accent fabric. Sew. Repeat on the other side of the accent fabric with the other 4.5\" x 13\" piece.\n\u003Cli\u003EPress seams towards the center. Topstitch to sew seam down.\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a back 19\" x 13\" piece and pin it rights sides together with the front accented piece. Sew around all four sides, pivoting at the corners and leaving a 3\" opening unsewn for turning.\n\u003Cli\u003EClip the corners at a 45° to reduce bulk, taking care not to clip stitches.\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn placemat right side out and poke out the corners (chopsticks work well for this). \n\u003Cli\u003EPress placemat well.\n\u003Cli\u003ETopstitch 1\/4\" around all sides to close the opening.\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/plcmat_2_zpsjix4bmjy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/plcmat_2_zpsjix4bmjy.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ENapkins\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/npkn_3_zpsfghnupd5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/npkn_3_zpsfghnupd5.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003EMaterials Needed\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFabric, 1+ yd depending on the desired size. \u003Ci\u003EI used a cotton print\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWashable fabric marker\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThread\u003C\/li\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ECut your fabric\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EFor my napkins, I cut my yard of fabric into 4 equal squares, which ended up being 17\" x 17\". Finished sized, they should be 15\" x 15\". However, I messed up on my first napkin, so for continuity all my napkins ended up be a scant 13\" x 13\". That being said, I \u003Ci\u003Ehighly\u003C\/i\u003E recommend using scrap fabric to practice the mitered technique first. Also, if you want napkins larger than 15\" x 15\", you will need to buy more fabric.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003ESewing the napkins\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/npkn_1_zpslonnlmju.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/npkn_1_zpslonnlmju.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFold all sides of the napkin under 1\/2\" and press well.\n\u003Cli\u003EFold and iron another 1\/2\".\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cu\u003EUnfold\u003C\/u\u003E the second fold. Fold the corner down so each side is 1\". Crease with your fingers or an iron, unfold, and draw a line along that crease. That will be your stitch line.\n\u003Cli\u003EFold the corner right sides together, aligning the stitch line and pinning into place.\n\u003Cli\u003ESew along the line, making sure to backstitch at the beginning and the end.\n\u003Cli\u003ETrim to 1\/8\" along stitched line.\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/npkn_2_zpshvykpzif.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/npkn_2_zpshvykpzif.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn right side out, poke out the corner, and press well. Repeat with the other 3 corners.\n\u003Cli\u003EPress and pin the hem along all four sides. Edgestitch into place.\n\u003Cli\u003EGive it another press and you're done. Repeat with as many napkins as you wish to make.\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tbl_4_zpszqo3rgg2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tbl_4_zpszqo3rgg2.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ETable Runner\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tblrner_4_zps3xgzl3xz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tblrner_4_zps3xgzl3xz.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003EMaterials Needed\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETwo different coordinating fabrics to match your placemats and napkins\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThread\u003C\/li\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EThe amount of fabric you'll need will depend on the size you want your table runner to be. I recommended sewing your placemats first, then laying out the table runner fabric on your table with your placemats to determine the dimensions that look the best.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESeam allowance is 1\/2\".\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Ch3\u003ECut your fabric\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdd 1\" to the desired size of your table runner for seam allowance and cut two pieces, one from each fabric. My fabric was cut 24\" x 31\", and the finished size with 23\" x 30\".\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Ch3\u003ESewing the table runner\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace fabric right sides together and pin. Sew, leaving a 3\" opening for turning.\n\u003Cli\u003EClip the corners at a 45° to reduce bulk, taking care not to clip stitches.\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn table runner right side out and poke out the corners (chopsticks work well for this). \n\u003Cli\u003EPress well. Take your time, if you are making it reversible you want to make sure the reverse side isn't visible.\n\u003Cli\u003ETopstitch 1\/4\" around all sides to close the opening.\n\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tblrner_2_zpsz8xzlytv.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tblrner_2_zpsz8xzlytv.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tblrner_3_zpskdyjt8pq.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tblrner_3_zpskdyjt8pq.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003EI'm loving the versatility of this set. I can use either side of the placemats depending on my mood, and use them with or without the table runner depending on how formal or casual I'm feeling. I also like that the reverse side of my table runner matches my other set of placemats as well as the pillows on my couch. \u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tbl_3_zpslo6odldo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tbl_3_zpslo6odldo.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tbl_2_zpsbmrgtu5e.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/tbl_2_zpsbmrgtu5e.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"620\" alt=\"DIY Tablescape: placemat, napkin, and table runner sewing tutorial. Learn how to sew mitered corners and impress your guests at your next dinner party.  | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\n\u003Cp\u003EI hope you found this tutorial helpful. If you made something from this tutorial, I'd love to see pictures! Tag me in social media (links in sidebar) so I can see your awesome work. It really makes my day :).\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EHappy Sewing!\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Theme%202\/signature2_zps19ece842.jpg\" nopin=\"nopin\" width=\"200\"\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/3665255847349384107\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2016\/11\/sew-placemats-napkins-table-runner.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/3665255847349384107"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/3665255847349384107"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2016\/11\/sew-placemats-napkins-table-runner.html","title":"Placemats, Napkins, and Table Runner Sewing Tutorial"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/th_tbl_1_zps04ouxdtt.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348768008564562996.post-7894904070127921743"},"published":{"$t":"2014-10-16T17:11:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-11-06T17:49:29.564-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"table runner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorial%20Thumbnails\/tblerunner_zps9577f6da.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nI have to confess that I am not that great at decorating for the seasons. Part of that has to do with the very limited amount of storage space I have. I don't want to devote much space to storing off-season decor when I'd rather use that space for other things...like fabric and yarn! I did want to get into a more festive fall mood though, so I decided to make a table runner. It takes up very little space, and can easily be folded up and stored.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\nIt gets even better, though, because I decided to make it reversible. I had some cute orange polka dotted fabric that I thought would be great for Halloween and Thanksgiving. And while looking through my fabric stash, I found a red fabric with little gold polka dots. I thought be would be perfect for Christmas. And Valentine's Day. And heck, maybe even Memorial Day and 4th or July. That means I could get a lot of year around use out of just one table runner (and it would spend less time taking up storage space).\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nInstead of a standard rectangle, I wanted to give the table runner a scalloped edge detail.  This is an easy project to sew. It is suitable for the beginners, as long has you're comfortable already with sewing curves. And another great part about this table runner being reversible is that there is no hemming involved and makes sewing up these pretty scallops a cinch. I also turned my scallop template into a pdf that you can use and save time. Yay!\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/pic1_zps11700451.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Ccenter\u003EFirst off, you need to print the scallop template:\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BxaFC44YBHVPY3Z2WE5uR0l3c2M\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_doc\"\u003EPRINT TEMPLATE\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\nMake sure you print at 100%! The width should be 10\" with a 2\" scallop repeat pattern.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nThe next step is to decide how big you want your table runner to be. The rule of thumb for an accent table runner is 1\/3 the width and 1\/3 the length of the table. I, however, have a tiny Ikea table and that would have made my runner smaller than my placemats. Instead, I decided on 1\/3 the width, and 1\/2 the length of the table. So my table runner is 10\" x 23\". This worked great for me because it also fits a small side table I have.\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nNext, you need to add your seam allowances to determine what size to cut your fabric. My seam allowances were 1\/4\", so I add 1\/2\" to each side.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E[10\" + 1\/2\"] by [23\" + 1\/2\"] = 10 1\/2\" by 23 1\/2\"\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\nSo I need to cut my fabric into 10 1\/2\" by 23 1\/2\" rectangles.\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\nNOTE: If you want the width of your table runner to be more than 10\" (which you probably will if you have a normal sized table), print out 2 copies of the scallop template. Cut out both templates and tape them together at the desired width. Since the scallops are in increments of 2\", your width can be 12\", 14\", 16\", 18\" or 20\".\u003C\/i\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nNow on to the tutorial...\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/step1_zpsb210124c.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\n\u003Cli\u003ECut out the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BxaFC44YBHVPY3Z2WE5uR0l3c2M\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_doc\"\u003Escallop template\u003C\/a\u003E. Make sure you don't use your sewing scissors for this!\n\u003Cli\u003ECut out your fabrics to the measurements you determined above.\n\u003Cli\u003EPin your fabric rectangles right sides together. Sew together the long sides with a 1\/4\" seam allowance. Leave an opening on one side for turning (mine was 6\"; you want it big enough to stick your arm in to help turn out the scallops).\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/step2_zps8416ecef.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELine up your scallop template inside the sewn seams about 1\/4\" down from the unsewn edge. Using a tailor's pen or chalk, trace the scallop pattern onto your fabric.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/step3_zps6d80cc3c.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESet your sewing machine to a short stitch length (I used 1.8mm). This will make it much easier to sew the curves. Slowly sew along the scallop lines.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/step4_zpsca2b6cad.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"292\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/step5_zps3746b2fa.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"292\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECut off excess fabric 1\/8\" away from sewn lines (it helps if you have little scissors to use). Carefully clip in between scallops, as close as you can without cutting the stitches. This will make it easier to turn the scallops.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/step6_zps3cafad57.png\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETurn your table runner right side out. It won't look too pretty yet, this is where ironing is important!\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/step7_zpsc704aab7.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse a point turner if you have one (in a pinch, you can use a bone folder or knitting needle or anything with a blunt edge), and run it back and forth along the scallops. Carefully iron the scallops. Go slow, it will look much better if you take your time.\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/step8_zps6df09bd4.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESlip stitch the opening closed by hand. \n\u003Cli\u003EGive your table runner a final press, and you're done!\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/photobucket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorials\/Scalloped%20Table%20Runner\/pic3_zpsa96698ad.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nIf you make your own table runner, I'd love to see pictures of the fabric you used! Happy sewing :)\n\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EYtBGdue2MU\/VEBbs-xnUAI\/AAAAAAAAAFo\/FSGzfhmoAGI\/s1600\/scallopedrunner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EYtBGdue2MU\/VEBbs-xnUAI\/AAAAAAAAAFo\/FSGzfhmoAGI\/s320\/scallopedrunner.jpg\" alt=\"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner: sewing tutorial with free pdf pattern | She's Got the Notion\"\/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003EA pin-able image for you\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/feeds\/7894904070127921743\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/10\/reversible-scalloped-edge-table-runner.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/7894904070127921743"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2348768008564562996\/posts\/default\/7894904070127921743"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.shesgotthenotion.com\/2014\/10\/reversible-scalloped-edge-table-runner.html","title":"Reversible Scalloped Edge Table Runner"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Nicole"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02225372040269847361"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/i100.photobucket.com\/albums\/m36\/shesgotthenotion\/Tutorial%20Thumbnails\/th_tblerunner_zps9577f6da.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});