How to Make Organza Table Overlay for Wedding

An organza table overlay is a piece of organza fabric laid over a tablecloth to make the table more decorative. Rented spaces for wedding receptions often offer tablecloths only in white, which is clean and crisp but too generic. You can make an organza overlay, matching the colors of the wedding, for a look that is unique to your celebration.

Instructions

1

Measure the tablecloths that the overlays will cover.

2

Subtract one foot from each side of each tablecloth measurement. Multiply by the number of tablecloths, and convert to yards. This will give you the amount of organza you need. The overlay should drape over the sides of the table, but leave at least a foot of the tablecloth exposed on each side.

3

Mark the reverse side of the organza with the fabric pencil, showing where you will cut the fabric.

4

Cut out a square of organza for each tablecloth.

5

Steam out any wrinkles in the organza, using the handheld steamer.

6

Turn down 1/8 to 1/4 inch of the organza on each edge of the fabric's reverse side. Secure with pins.

7

Sew the pinned edges with the sewing machine, removing the pins as you go, creating a finished hem.