DIY Wedding Linens

Wedding linens are one of the first things guests notice when they arrive at a wedding reception. The linens cover each table, and serve as the backdrop for your party. Choose the wrong type of linens, and the color or fabric might overwhelm the centerpieces or clash with your decorations and wedding colors. While many companies rent wedding linens, you can easily make them yourself so that the color, look, and feel matches perfectly with your decor.

Instructions

1

Assess the colors of your wedding, including the color of the bridesmaid dresses and the color of the flowers on each table. Pick a color for your tablecloths that complements those colors and does not clash. Shades of ivory and white are a classic pick for weddings because they work with most other colors, but you may want a brighter or darker color.

2

Measure all the tables carefully with a measuring tape and then double check your original measurements for accuracy. You'll need the measurements when you start looking for fabric. Check the size of every table, especially if you have a separate, larger table for the wedding party.

3

Visit bedding stores as well as fabric stores as you look for fabric in your chosen color. Bedding stores have a wide selection of sheets that you might be able to alter for your needs. At fabric stores, you have the option of having the pieces cut to your specific sizes.

4

Cut the fabric to the specific size needed for your tables. Use the sewing machine to hem the edges of the pieces and hide any imperfections on the edges of the fabric. Fold one-half to one inch of fabric over on all sides and run through the sewing machine, using the same color thread as your fabric.

5

Add embellishments or decorations to your wedding linens, if you like. Attach a piece of ribbon along the edge of the fabric and hold in place with pins. Run the fabric through your sewing machine, removing the pins as you go.