Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Faux Oilcloth-Covered Kitchen Table

No Ten on Tuesday today.  Instead, I want to share a quick project I worked on this weekend.  


There's a saga behind this project, but I won't bore you with the details.  Instead, let's look at some pretty pictures:
 (Please follow the source link before pinning these - they aren't my projects, and I shouldn't get credit.  Thanks!)










Gorgeous oilcloth-covered tables!  And they used several different methods for covering: staple gun, sewing elastic around the edge, sewing a seem to fit, even hot glue!  

I wanted to replicate the look on the cheap and easy.  I wasn't sure how it would work in my kitchen, so I didn't want to commit without trying it out (which meant staples, nails, and glue guns were out).  And I didn't want to sew, which meant the other methods shown were out as well.  

So first I started with a vinyl tablecloth from Target. WAY cheaper than oilcloth, and I wouldn't be nearly as upset about cutting it up (or throwing it away if I didn't like it).  I put it on top of the table and cut around the perimeter about 6" away from the edge of the table.  Next, I cut little slits all along the edge of the tablecloth about an inch from the edge. I used a safety pin to weave string through the slits.  Pulled it snug, tied it off, and called it good. 


 Seriously cheap AND easy.  


I LOVE how it looks.   I love that it doesn't cut off my line of sight like a tablecloth does.  My husband and I both love that we can wipe it off with a washcloth.  I love that when I get tired of it, I can buy another one without freaking out about how expensive it was and how much time and effort I poured into it.  

I'll be linking this to the parties on the left!

9 comments:

  1. Hi Kelly, visiting from Somewhat Simple.
    Your table turned out great. I love the idea of stitching it. I would grab my staple gun. Oops. Those tables with oil cloth remind me of my summers and my grandma. Love it!

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  2. Wonderful idea!! I bought the same tablecloth and turned it into placemats. Stop by if you would like! http://odetoinspiration.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/tablecloth-turned-placemats/

    I had the same thoughts about oilcloth. My original plan was to make placemats out of oilcloth but it can be pricey:)

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  3. The idea is pure genius!!!! What a great way to jazz up a table! My table has lots of scratches.. this would be a perfect solution!

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  4. Wow this turned out great. A modern twist on an vintage look. Love the color and your method of sewing it on the underside. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful
    pam

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  5. I love this!!! What a great idea.. the wheels are turning!!! ;) Thanks for linking this up... I am featuring this at the PPW wrap up! xoxo-Rachel

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  6. My mom did this to the kitchen in the 1960's when I was a kid. the oilcloth eventually got thin and scratched-up and the pattern cracked and then one day whoosh! a bright new one would be there. I remember cherries and coffeepots and fall leaves, so she must have been seasonal when she replaced it.

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  7. First of all so great to see you again on Craft Schooling sunday, and secondly love this project!

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  8. you are SO SMART!!! i just love this simple and affordable hack!

    I've linked to you here: http://dollarstoremom.com/2012/05/pinterest-picks-38/

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  9. SO clever and so cute! Great idea, Kelli!

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