Tablecloth Sizes

To determine the best tablecloth sizes for your table, you need to know:

  • The dimensions of your table, length and width.
  • The most desired drop:
    • 8″-12″ to lap level
    • 29″-30″ to the floor

Once you have these dimensions, to determine the tablecloth sizes, add the drop twice to each of  your tabletop measurements.

For Example:    

Table size is 36″ by 60″; desired drop is 12″
12″ (drop size) X 2=24″
Add 36″ + 24″= 60″
Add 60″ + 24″= 84″
Tablecloth Size= 60″ X 84″

 

Square tables

If you want your square or rectangular tablecloth, to drop to the floor, you will need to choose the round the corners option when adding it to your shopping cart. Otherwise, the corners will drag on the floor.

Round Tables

When ordering a tablecloth size for your round table, there are two ways you can go. You can use the same formula as outlined above, but you can put a round or square tablecloth over it, or one of each. For a formal look, some customers buy a round tablecloth that fits to the floor, then they will put a square tablecloth over the round one. Sometimes it is referred to as a “Topper”. We would suggest a square topper with a 4″ to 8″ drop on a standard height table so that the corners of the square tablecloth don’t hang down too far.

Ovals

When ordering an oval, our standard oval is shaped like a racetrack. If your table is round with leaves inserted in the middle, this is a standard racetrack oval and a pattern is not required. If your oval is more “egg-shaped”, it is an elliptical oval, you will need to send us a template of the tabletop for us to use as a pattern.

Use the images below to determine the shape of your table. There will be a one time $75.00 template fee for tablecloths that require patterns. We keep your pattern on file up to five years for future orders. 

Use the pattern instructions below if you need to provide us with a pattern.

Pattern Instructions

  1. If your table splits down the middle for leaves, line a piece of paper up with the split in the table where the two halves meet and trace one half of the table. If there is no split, the entire table must be traced. You can use left over gift wrap taped together, butchers paper, or anything you can write on for the pattern.
  2. Lightly secure the pattern paper to table using masking tape to prevent sliding or wrinkling. ( Books may also be used to hold paper in place).
  3. Trace the outline of the table with a pencil or marker. you can do it from underneath or carefully on top.
  4. Make sure you write your name, address, and phone number on the paper along with the overall table length ,width, and your desired drop measurements.

Do not cut out the pattern!

tablecloth pattern Instructions

You can fold it up for mailing, or roll it up to go into a tube. You can mail it to us at Tablecloth Designs 4815 Lynn Ct. Shawnee, KS 66216. Once we receive the tablecloth pattern, we will contact you by phone to finalize the order. There will be a one time template fee of $75.00 added to the cost of the tablecloth for the extra work for the cutters and sewing crew.

These tablecloth pattern instructions are the first step in getting a tablecloth made to fit that odd table you have. No more will you have to put up with a limited number of sizes and patterns being offered at the local department stores. With all of the designer cloth fabrics and commercial grade vinyls we have to chose from, you are sure to find the right color or fabric The department stores cannot compete with the services that we have to offer you!