Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Easy Ruffled Table Cloth

I really want a ruffled table cloth for my table at Hortons French Flea Market , but as far as price goes the few I have seen for sale are really REALLY expensive.

This is where my mediocre sewing skills come into play!

I decided to give it a go. What they heck, I've done so many other things without patterns and barely having any knowledge of sewing, why not?

But last Saturday I got amazingly lucky! I spent the day going to yard sales with my best friend and found nine ruffled valances for $3.

I cut them apart and sewed each piece in a row onto an old sheet. (Oh how I LOVE old sheets, they come in handy for everything!)

And here is my final result:
Ta Da!!!

Project cost $4 total!

(Sorry about the not so fabulous picture. It was rainy and gloomy here today, not so good for lighting) 

♥Linking to these fabulous parties♥ 

Posted by The Vintage Farmhouse at 2:53 PM

42 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Nikki, the photo is perfect... And you did a fabulous job... Just Beautiful....

    ~~Pattie~~

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  2. ReneeJune 15, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    That is so cute! you did a great job...I wish I could sew.

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  3. FRENCH LAUNDRYJune 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    That's awesome sweetie! I need you to come thrifting with me I think!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  4. aleeJune 15, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    wow so pretty! Thank you for stopping by my blog :) looking forward to mtg. you @ the french flea!
    blessings!

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  5. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    you totally rock! i mean.....amaaaaaaazing!!

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  6. lvroftiquesJune 15, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Looks fabulous Nikkii! And I want to go shopping with YOU! Lol! Vanna

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  7. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I love it, this is on my todo list and using valances is a great idea!! I went back and looked through your little town and it is darling, I bet that meat market is the best!!

    Carol

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  8. HI! I'm TabithaJune 15, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    love it

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  9. DonnaJune 15, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Oh my gosh! What a terrific idea! Your ruffled tablecloth is stunning. You are going to wow them at the show for sure!!

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  10. Stacy's Shabby ShoppeJune 15, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Whoa ~ that is super gorgeous! I have been eyeing up the one from Pom Pom Interiors for quite some time, but it's $160! Yikes! I think I prefer your $4 one! ~Stacy~

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  11. A Vie RenouveleJune 15, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    What a great idea! I'm going to start looking for valances at yard sales. I've wanted this table cloth too but not at those prices! Thanks so much for posting it!

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  12. Amy ChalmersJune 16, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    that looks dreamy!! you always figure out a way to get what you want smartie pants.

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  13. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    nice job! I've been contemplating a diy tablecloth too and I like the look of your ruffles. Thanks so much for sharing. Your table is SO pretty.

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  14. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    SO lovely!!! I love ruffles so much and this just looks heavenly.
    Beautiful.
    ladeedacreations.com
    following you now

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  15. Alison AgnewJune 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    so sweet and flouncy...love it...i always keep my eyes peeled for vintage linens at tag sales and such...the hubs get vexed at all the seemingly superfluous sheets...but oh well!

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  16. CharleneJune 16, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    For not having many sewing skills you ROCK! Charlene

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  17. Tina@WhatWeKeepJune 16, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    This is so cute...great find on the valances and the tablecloth is to die for. Wish I was brave enough to try it!
    ~Tina

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  18. blessingsJune 16, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    It turned out SO gorgeous!! I've been cutting and re-attaching lots of ruffles lately too. I'll have to try a tablecloth. I've always wanted one as pretty as yours. Great job!!

    Blessings... Polly

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  19. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Absolutely adorable...looks like you spent hours making this!

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  20. Honey at 2805June 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Fantastic! How creative of you to have thought of this! You will have everyone in blogland looking for ruffled valances!

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  21. time worn interiorsJune 16, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Good for you! It looks great and didn't cost an arm and a leg!
    tot

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  22. CindyJune 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    How ruffle-icious is that!!! I am loving it! I'm like you, I pick up white sheets every time I see one at a yard sale or on a great sale. You can do so much with them.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  23. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Looks fantastic! I would say that your sewing skills are pretty darn good.

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  24. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    This is fabulous! It looks like you made a gorgeous dress for your table. I wonder if I can figure out how to do this without sewing :)

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  25. amyJune 17, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    So lovely!!!! Yard sales here I come! I cannot wait to try this idea. Beautiful job!

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  26. Okio B DesignsJune 17, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    LOVE IT! I mean, seriously, love it!

    Jeanine

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  27. AsylumTanyaJune 17, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Awesome for $4. It would even be awesome for $40! It looks like your table is wearing a sassy bustle! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. KarenJune 17, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    That looks amazing and for 4.00 bucks ...WOW a brilliant idea.

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  29. Ricki TreleavenJune 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I love this! I have been eyeing one from Pompom interiors for quite a while because I cannot sew.....

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  30. MeganJune 17, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Gorgeous! Great idea to use valances.

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  31. One Shabby Old HouseJune 17, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Are you serious!!!!!!!!!!!! That turned out wonderful. I would so love to go to Hortons and see you there. We are going to a class reunion on the 23rd. Makes my 3rd trip in less than 2 months to IN.
    Wishing you much success. With skills like yours you will do fabulously!

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  32. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Sooo darn cute!! What a great job you did on that! I adore it!! Sharing this on Facebook~ thanks for sharing at FNF :)

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  33. Pam - @diy Design FanaticJune 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Sooooo cute! I really love your ruffled tablecloth!

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  34. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Beautiful! The world can never have enough ruffles:) Thanks for sharing your craftiness with us!

    Cheers!
    Sarah M.
    diyordont.blogspot.com

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  35. BodenJune 20, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    *gasp* This is GORGEOUS! Definitely a winner, and $4 is a steal! Nice work! Jen @ www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  36. annies homeJune 21, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    love it very pretty and love that it was a frugal change as well come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  37. UnknownJune 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    super cute!! love the ruffles! would be great for a wedding reception or shower!

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  38. LeslieJune 21, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    What a great idea to use valances!

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  39. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersJune 21, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Your tablecloth is beautiful! And kuddos for coming up with the idea of using valances! So clever! Thanks for sharing

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  40. Stephanie McDonnellJune 22, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    This is remarkeable!

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  41. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Brilliant, Nicki! Now watch. I won't see a single ruffled valance at a yard sale. ;) Thanks for linking with Air Your Laundry Friday! xo Jami

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  42. Decor To AdoreJuly 18, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    What an absolutely adorable DIY! Well done.

    I hope that you will stop by and enter my giveaway.

    Happy Monday!

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