Sunday, October 28, 2012

Art Show Table Covering

I have been invited to have a table at the Tucson Open Studio Tour November 10 & 11. I did it last Spring, pretty spontaneously, but this year I decided to step up my game and make my display a bit more spiffy, starting with a table cover.  Based on my experience last year, I decided to add some pockets and loops.  Here is the process:

1 - I chose fabrics I already had in my stash. You can easily spend more on your display then you can making during the show.  I cut the black fabric one inch wider all away around the folding table.

2 - I made some tabs and pinned them at the both front corners and the middle.  These loops will make it easier to hang signs down the front.

3 - I then made four pockets to hold things like pens, phone, money, scissors, business cards, etc. These things needs to be accessible, but not cluttering the table.


4 - I then pinned the muslin around the edge.  I had the muslin overlap at the back to provide access to storage under the table.



5 - Here is what it looked like so far.



6 - I added a ruffle along the bottom.



7 - Here is the final - though it needs some fancying up.  And I have an idea - stay tuned.





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2 comments:

  1. hey there!
    I love this idea! I came across it on Pinterest, and am thinking of doing something similar for a show that I have coming up in november. I always want to find a nice little spot for those extra things, rather than having them on the table... the pockets are genius!
    Just wondering if you are going to share the idea you have for fancying it up! I know it's been two years, but I was so curious as to what you did!
    Thanks
    Reva

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