The History
of
Table Skirting
The history of table skirts seems to consist of bits
and pieces of information as well as a great many
educated guesses about the origin of covering the front
of a table. Such seemingly unrelated bits of
information, some without documentation, are difficult
to call a definitive history, yet evidence of table skirts
in the past does indicate that the custom existed before
the 20th century.
Table skirting
A table skirt is a great way to cover an unsightly table, or provides a
great storage space solution for smaller items such as books. A table
skirt is like a table cloth, but it covers the table entirely and hangs to
the floor so you can't see the legs of the table, or anything that may be
sitting underneath the table. A table skirt can be loud and colorful, or a
subtle addition to your décor, but either way can definitely add
something to any room in your home.
Is used to decorate tables to be used in different kind of occasions, for
elegance, and to cover the actual table.
POINTS IN TABLE SKIRTING
1. Decide on what design you are going to do that fits the
occasion.
2. Prepare the needed materials:
a) cloth
b) table skirt
c) pins
d) thumbtacks
e) 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gathered
table skirting
This is a simple style in table skirting and it is created by fabric drape being
drawn together by thread along the top hem. Tight gathers give the table
skirt a full appearance.
Swag Detachable swags could be fitted on business, party or banquet tables.
These swags can be placed on any kind of cloth table skirting and they
are clipped on using overlap clips.
Fring This skirting is most appropriate for party tables. This is because the
decorative fringe on this kind of skirting is a breath of fresh air from the
typical table skirting techniques.
Knife pleat skirting
Knife pleats are a series of narrow creases, usually sharp, folded in the same
direction. This is the least expensive design of table skirting.
