DEFINITION

 Is used to decorate tables to be used in different kind of

occasions, for elegance, and to cover the actual table.
 Importance of Table Skirting

• Table skirts are the material which is used for the sides of
your table to help it look more beautiful and complete
• It’s main purpose is to hide the legs of the table and they
do this by covering them completely with their cloth
 Pointers in Table Skirting

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.       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
Pleated Box type

Ribbons

and a lot more

8.       All sides  should be equally skirted and covered
 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.
Knife Pleats
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.
Box Pleat
French Box Pleat
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.
Plastic
Fringe Table Skirting
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.
Swag