Skip to content

Reversible Christmas Rable Tunner in 10-minutes

This table runner is reversible, giving you two color options and made from just two pieces of fabric. What I love is the ease with which you can make this reversible Christmas table runner. It truly is a ten-minute sewing project with only four seams.  The reversible Christmas table runner makes a great pre-Christmas gift for family and friends.  On the other hand,  if you are preparing tables for a big function like a wedding, special anniversary or birthday party where you need multiple runners, then this is a super easy option. It is inexpensive and time saving, compared to buying ready-made runners. You often spend more time trying to find something ready made in the right shades, when it is quicker to buy the fabric to suit the exact color scheme for the event. You may even have something suitable in your fabric stash. You can alter the length and width of our DIY reversible table runner to suit any length of table by adjusting the measurements given for the front and backing fabric.

I love quick, easy and gorgeous. So, today I will show you how to make a stunning table runner in just 10 minutes. Rummage through your fabric stash for some left-over Christmas fabric and get sewing. These runners make a great pre-Christmas gift – you can make a few in an hour to add to gift packages. Once you have made this runner for the festive season you can make up more for other special occasions. Think spring colors and bunny prints for Easter, orange and black spider prints for Halloween, champagne glass prints for a special birthday, white and sand colors for a wedding… Have fun creating these reversible table runners to provide a great finish to your table.

Below you will find my step by step written tutorial how to sew a Christmas table runner with VIDEO instructions for all the visual learners.

We occasionally link to goods offered by vendors to help the reader find relevant products. Some of the links may be affiliate meaning we earn a small commission if an item is purchased.

How to make a Christmas Table runner

I like to use quilting cottons but you can use any suitable fabric. There are so many gorgeous fabrics in store or online that it is sometimes difficult to choose, but I prefer a stunning feature fabric for the front panel and one with a smaller design picking up one of the colors in the front feature panel for the backing. Generally, I prefer a darker color as it frames the front panel well, but you may want to choose a lighter color for the backing – just bear in mind that if you use the reverse of the table runner you still want it to complement your table décor.

Supplies and tools

Follow us for free patterns & tutorials! [easy-profiles]

How to Sew a Christmas Table runner

Watch the diy christmas table runner video first and then follow the written step by step instructions below.
Please enjoy and don’t forget to Like and SUBSCRIBE over on YouTube to be kept up to date with new videos as they come out.

10-minute tabler runner VIDEO TUTORIAL

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1:

Cut your fabrics. You will need

  • 1 x Front fabric 12 x 41 inches (30 x 104 cm)
  • 1 x Backing fabric 18 x 41 inches (46 x 104 cm)

FINISHED SIZE:

The finished size of the table runner is 39.5″ by 14.5″ (100 x 37cm) with a 7″ (18cm) pointed ends

NOTE: If you want your table runner to hang over the table, please chech the FAQ below the tutorial for tips how to achieve that!

Make sure you measure and cut your rectangles of fabric accurately for ease of sewing and neat corners – this is where the quilting ruler comes in handy.

STEP 2:

Place the two pieces of fabric right side to right side. Line up the lower edges and clip into place.

Line up the top edges and clip in place. Don’t worry about the extra loop of backing fabric as it will form the border later – this is such a clever design.

STEP 3:

 

Stitch along the sides you have clipped or pinned together ¼ inch  (6mm) from the edge.

Step 4:

Press the seams towards the backing fabric then turn the right way out, and lay out flat, measuring carefully to make sure that the borders are even on each side of the central panel. Press the fabric.

PRO TIP: to make sure the borders are even, fold the tube of fabric to match the seams you just made, finger press both folded ends. Repeat for the other side of the tube

Now match the markings you made

Step 5:

Turn in the raw edges at the ends of the table runner in by ¼ inch (6mm) and press in place.

Step 6:

Fold the table runner on the short side in half, with the front narrow panel to the outside. Clip in place, making sure the edges are neatly lined up, then stitch on the right side 1/8 an inch (3mm) from the edge, back tacking at the start and finish.

Repeat with the other end of the table runner.

Step 7:

Turn out the triangular shape at the end of the runner using chopsticks or a turning tool to make it neat and flat. It’s so easy to reach for your scissors to do this, but you do risk poking a hole in the fabric if not careful, so I advise you avoid using scissors.

Step 8:

You can either fold the triangular shape at each end upward to cover part of the front panel, showing more of the backing fabric, or turn it back to show more of the front panel. Adjust so the triangle is neat and symmetrical. Whichever look you choose, press the triangular ends of the table runner so it lies flat on your festive table.

OPTIONAL: If you have a favorite look and don’t want reversible, just stitch the ends down. I explain how in the FAQ below

And there you have it, a truly quick and easily reversed table runner you will be proud to put on any table this festive season. By adjusting the color and patterns the reversible table runner can be to fit any size table for a special event. Besides Christmas, it could be for a special birthday, a graduation, Valentine’s, Easter, Halloween or even for a wedding.

 

If you enjoyed making this reversible table runner then please share the tutorial with a friend who would enjoy making it and give us a like. For more quick and easy sewing ideas delivered straight to your inbox, please hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out on our sewing projects. We love to see your creativity, so do post a picture of your table decorations for the festive event showcasing your table runner in the comments section.

FAQs and tips:

Q: Can I stitch the ends down?

A: If you prefer you can stitch a line in a matching thread on the straight side of the triangle at the ends if it is facing forward, covering a little of the front panel. This line of stitching at either end will keep your runner firmly in place, but it will no longer be reversible. If you want more of the front panel showing and choose to turn the triangle shape to the back then I suggest running a slip stitch along the straight edge of the triangle at the back so you do not have any stitching showing on the right side.

Q: How to make this table runner hang over the table?

A: How much should a table runner hang over the edge? Since the pointed ends are meant to overhang and these are 7″ (18cm) your overhang should be 8″ (20cm). We have 2 pointed ends, so you will need to add 2 x 8″ = 16″ (or 2 x 20cm= 40cm) to your table length.

  • Length of fabric = your table length + 16″ (40cm)
  • Width of the fabric remains the same – 12″ (30cm) for the front fabric and 18″ (46cm) for the backing fabric.

In most cases this would mean that you need to cut along the length of your fabric, not the width.

Do you like this? Pin for later:

 

Wanna be friends? Click HERE and follow me on Pinterest

RELATED:

Click Here to Leave a Comment Below 0 comments

Leave a Reply: