Make your own seashell table linens

The following materials and instructions can be used to create your own seashell table linen.

Materials List 100 percent linen or cotton tablecloth natural or off white Seashells, sand dollars, starfish or other sea items 24-gauge wire Glass beads various shades of blue and green Small needle nose pliers with wire cutter Drill with small bits or a drill press fitted with a small drill bit

Tablecloth Construction The wire will need to be cut into sections of about four or five inches. Use your drill or drill press to make small holes in the shells and other sea items. Place the shells through one end of the wire, and then add the glass beads next to the shell. Twist the wire around the shell and the beads to keep them in place. Arrange the tablecloth on a flat surface.

Attach the shell and beads to the tablecloth by pushing the wire through the front of the fabric. Twist the wire gently to secure the shells to the fabric. This method makes it easy to remove the shells when the tablecloth needs to be cleaned. There are many other sea related items that can be added including pieces of driftwood, beach glass, and beach stones.

Ironing Table Linens In order to properly iron your table linens you will need the following materials: a spray bottle, starch that is appropriate for 100% natural fabrics, and sizing that works with blended or synthetic fabrics. The cloth should be spritzed with water and starch on the back side.

Always iron the reverse side of the tablecloth to prevent a shine on the fabric. Round tablesclothes are easy to handle if you can see them as a large pie. Carefully iron one slice at a time until you have gone all the way around.

To prevent the tablecloth from picking up dirt from the floor place a clean sheet under the ironing board for it to rest on. Tablecloths should be folded or rolled for storage and only ironed just prior to use.

To protect an embroidered tablecloth begin by spraying water onto a thin terrycloth towel. The towel should be placed directly over the embroidery and a medium hot iron should be used. This process uses steam to raise the embroidery. You can then starch it and repeat the ironing step.

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