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How to Make a Mirror Swag Out of Table Runners

Dress up a mirror for Halloween, Christmas or a fancy party. If your table runners is too nice to just lay on the table, turn it into a mirror swag and get it up on the wall where everyone will see it. Table runners are the perfect size and shape for a drape. Home decor and import stores stock interesting runners for every holiday, in colors to match most decor.

Things You'll Need

  • Rectangular mirror
  • Tape measure
  • Table runner
  • Tailor's chalk
  • Yardstick
  • Sewing machine
  • Thread
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the top edge of the mirror. Divide this measurement by two and add 1/2 inch.

    • 2

      Lay the table runner on flat surface and mark the center of one-long edge with a pin. Measure the distance you calculated along the edge on each side of the pin. Mark both these points with a pin.

    • 3

      Mark the center of the other side with a pin. Subtract 3 inches from the measurement used on the other side. Measure the new distance on each side of the pin on this edge of the runner. Mark these points with pins.

    • 4

      Draw a line with tailor's chalk from the pins on one side to the pins on the corresponding side. Use a yardstick to ensure the lines are straight.

    • 5

      Set a sewing machine to sew a straight stitch with a long-stitch length. Sew along the chalk lines.

    • 6

      Pull up the bobbin threads to gather the runner until the chalk lines are one-third the original width of the runner. Adjust the gathers evenly.

    • 7

      Set the machine to sew a standard stitch length and sew along the gathered seam to hold the gathers in place.

    • 8

      Center the drape over the top,of the mirror with the side with the longest distance between the gathers at the top. The drape should hang down for 1 inch behind the mirror.

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