Monthly Project for November, 2001
Suggested Fabrics
Hawaiian Thanksgiving Table Runner
Materials Needed
- 1 yard of Hawaiian Panel Print (nap design running lengthwise)
- 1 yard of backing fabric
- 2 yards of 22" wide, fusible fleece
- 5 yards of bias tape (1" dble. fold)
- Thread to match bias
- (4) Buttons
- (4) Tassels
* Prewash all fabrics BEFORE staring project.
* All seams are 5/8" unless otherwise denoted.
Construction
- Cut fabric lengthwise along fold line, producing (2) 36"L x 22-1/2"W pieces.
- With right sides together stitch across 22-1/2" width; press seam open.
- Repeat above steps for backing.
- * Choose another Hawaiian print for the backing and make runner reversible!
Layer runner as follows
- Place backing on table right side down, and iron fleece on top of backing.
- Place Hawaiian panel on top of fleece right side up.
- Baste, serge or zigzag around all raw edges.
- Encase short ends with bias tape, and encase long sides with bias, turning bias under raw ends for clean finish.
- Use straight or decorative stitch for bias application.
- Sew (1) button on each of the four corners, and attach a tassel to each button.
Enjoy your new Hawaiian Thanksgiving Table Runner with family & friends!