How to Make an Oilskin Tablecloth

Oilskin is a heavy cotton canvas material coated with oils and waxes to make it waterproof and easy to clean. You can wipe messes off oilskin tablecloths effortlessly, making them a popular choice for outdoor events and families with young children. The material is available in a multitude of colors and styles, so you can design a tablecloth that is not only practical but also suits your family's decor and taste. This simple project requires minimal sewing skill.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape
• Oilskin
• Heavy-duty scissors
• Pins
• Double fold bias tape
• Sewing machine with heavy needle

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Measure the table you want to cover. Add 10 to 15 inches to both dimensions. Using heavy-duty scissors, cut a piece of oilskin to fit the dimensions.

   • 2

     Wrap the edges of the oilskin with strips of color-coordinating double fold bias tape. Some sewing machines can't sew directly on oilskin, and hemming with bias tape makes it easier. Pin the bias tape in place all the way around the edges of the oilskin.

   • 3

     Sew the bias tape onto the oilskin using a heavy sewing needle.