Like a skirt in a wardrobe, a table skirt is a way to dress up a table.

Similar to
tablecloths, they wrap around the edge of a table leaving the top uncovered.
Chosen in a fabric to match existing décor, a table skirt adds style and
function to a room.

Function
Table skirting is a decorative way to hide table legs and clutter in a home or
during a special event. By concealing what is underneath the table, they offer
a simple storage solution.

Types
The two most common types of table skirts are pleated and shirred. They
come in a variety of sizes, colors and fabric choices.

Considerations
Embellish a table skirt with details such as trims, borders and embroidery to
add to its decorative impact.

Construction
No-sew table skirts require only fabric and a fabric fastener such as Velcro.
After cutting fabric to size, attach it to the table edge using adhesive fabric
fastener strips.

Costs
Plain, solid-color table skirts may be purchased for less than $20. The cost of
buying materials to make a table skirt depends on the type and yardage of
fabric plus additional supplies needed.

Table skirting
1. 1.  Is used to decorate tables to be used in different kind of occasions, for elegance, and to
cover the actual table.
2. 2.  1. Decide on what design you are going to do that fits the occasion.  2. Prepare the
needed materials:  · cloth  · table skirt  · pins  · thumbtacks  · thimble
3. 3.  3. Lay the top cloth and fastened with thumbtacks at the edge of the table.  4. Pull the
cloth adequately to straighten the surface.  5. Get the center front of the table and fold the
cloth to the center to get the middle.  6. Start fastening the cloth with pins at the center with
the middle half of the cloth.  7. Apply various design such as:  Diamond style
4. 4.  Pleated Box type  Ribbons  and a lot more  8. All sides should be equally skirted and
covered
5. 5.  Gathered or Shirred Gathered or shirred table skirts are a popular choice due to the
simplicity and reasonable cost. A gathered or shirred table skirt is a fabric drape drawn
together by threads along the top hem providing extra body to the skirt. A tighter gather gives
a table skirt a full, ruffled appearance.  Knife Pleat Knife pleats are one of the most common
kinds of pleating for table skirts. A knife pleat is a series of narrow, sharp creases folded in
the same direction. Unlike gathered table skirts, knife pleats create smooth, precise lines
down the length of the skirt. The knife pleated table skirt is a classic choice that is the least
expensive of the pleated variety.
6. 6.  Box Pleat A box pleat table skirt is made from a sequence of back-to-back knife pleats.
Box pleated table skirting is a good choice for a professional conference or business
meeting. The box pleats give the table a neat, tailored appearance. Box pleats have a more
pronounced projection than a simple knife pleat, adding dimension and interest to business
or formal tables.  French Box Pleat Table skirting with French box pleats provide even more
volume than standard box pleats. French pleats are narrower than regular box pleats, giving
the bottom of the table skirting a fuller appearance. French box pleats work equally well in
casual or elegant settings.
7. 7.  Plastic When budget and easy cleanup are a priority, consider plastic table skirting. Vinyl
fabric can be fashioned into simple gathers or knife pleats. Vinyl table skirting is a cost-
effective way to dress tables for any occasion.  Fringe Fringe table skirting is a playful
addition to party tables. Metallic, tissue and raffia fringe skirts have a number of imaginative
uses. This kind of decorative fringe is a charming substitute for table skirting and serves as a
festive wall border for special celebrations. Natural raffia table skirting is perfect for a tropical
or luau-themed event. Raffia fringe works as hula table skirting, tiki bar draping and funky
wall decor.
8. 8.  Swag  Banquet, business or party tables can be fitted with detachable swags that are
placed over any kind of cloth table skirting. Swags are commonly attached with overlap clips
that will not flatten or damage the table skirt pleating. Swags are an easy way to dress up an
otherwise plain table skirt.
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Different Kinds of Table Skirting

Table skirting is just as the name implies—a skirt for a table. Table skirts consist of two
components: the cloth table topper and a skirt that fastens to the table edge with clips, Velcro or
snaps. Standard tablecloths are not sufficient for over-sized banquet tables—they shift, wrinkle
and are rarely a proper fit. There is a table skirting solution for any table and occasion. Various
table skirting designs are suitable for wedding receptions, business conferences or holiday
celebrations. Learn about the different kinds of table skirting and make your upcoming event a
stylish affair.

Gathered or Shirred
Gathered or shirred table skirts are a popular choice due to the simplicity and reasonable cost. A
gathered or shirred table skirt is a fabric drape drawn together by threads along the top hem
providing extra body to the skirt. A tighter gather gives a table skirt a full, ruffled appearance.

Knife Pleat
Knife pleats are one of the most common kinds of pleating for table skirts. A knife pleat is a
series of narrow, sharp creases folded in the same direction. Unlike gathered table skirts, knife
pleats create smooth, precise lines down the length of the skirt. The knife pleated table skirt is a
classic choice that is the least expensive of the pleated variety.

Box Pleat
A box pleat table skirt is made from a sequence of back-to-back knife pleats. Box pleated table
skirting is a good choice for a professional conference or business meeting. The box pleats give
the table a neat, tailored appearance. Box pleats have a more pronounced projection than a
simple knife pleat, adding dimension and interest to business or formal tables.

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French Box Pleat

Table skirting with French box pleats provide even more volume than standard box pleats.
French pleats are narrower than regular box pleats, giving the bottom of the table skirting a fuller
appearance. French box pleats work equally well in casual or elegant settings.

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Plastic
When budget and easy cleanup are a priority, consider plastic table skirting. Vinyl fabric can be
fashioned into simple gathers or knife pleats. Vinyl table skirting is a cost-effective way to dress
tables for any occasion.
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Fringe
Fringe table skirting is a playful addition to party tables. Metallic, tissue and raffia fringe skirts
have a number of imaginative uses. This kind of decorative fringe is a charming substitute for
table skirting and serves as a festive wall border for special celebrations. Natural raffia table
skirting is perfect for a tropical or luau-themed event. Raffia fringe works as hula table skirting,
tiki bar draping and funky wall decor.

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Swag
Banquet, business or party tables can be fitted with detachable swags that are placed over any
kind of cloth table skirting. Swags are commonly attached with overlap clips that will not flatten
or damage the table skirt pleating. Swags are an easy way to dress up an otherwise plain table
skirt.
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