How to Make a Table Runner

Summary: Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together, either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine, is still a valuable skill. Sewing is the backbone of the textile industry, it comes in handy for clothing repair, fashion and design find it indispensable, and homemade clothing would not exist without it. Whether you use a sewing machine or a needle and thread, the techniques involved in constructing a well-fitting garment are very specific and involved. Becoming skilled at the craft is a lifelong pursuit.

In this free video series, our expert Terri Turco will show you how to make and sew a table runner, and how to make a table runner without sewing. Terri will teach you how to iron the fabric, how to stitch the fabric, and how to use stitch witchery to fuse two pieces of fabric together. Terri will show you how to finish the edges both by sewing them and by using stitch witchery, and show you all the final touches that make your table runner perfect for any gathering.