Buy cheap fabrics - sew light table runner
Especially in January, the prices of fabrics are reduced to make room for new goods. Because I like to hit, because at this time I like to sew. Why not even sew your girlfriend a nice table runner to match her decor? Go easy and fast! It just always has to be sewn!
Next time, take a closer look at the girlfriend: what color are your curtains, cushions, which patterns do you wear? What fits? What color, pattern? Checks, flowers or just plain? What is your favourite colour?
Then get some cheap material, wash it through before, because it may come in, iron it and get the instructions on Youtube, for example. Dawanda - table runner.
It is really easy: Cut fabric to the desired size (I take the mass of a purchased runner), add 2 cm hem addition, cut, once with the machine hem, iron, done! In any case, let the thread end at the ends long before you cut it last (you should sew each side separately and not all around) so that the fabric at the corners does not gag up. I can describe the hemming here badly, please look at this on YouTube (I did it that way), there are tons of movies about it.
From pretty, very cheap leftovers, I sewed whole sets (tablecloth, runners, pillows, napkins and sometimes also the curtains), suitable for all 4 seasons. And everything with the straight stitch! Even beginners like me can do that. I've often been asked if I've got it all from the decorator ... It looks so harmonious! And expensive ... And elegant ...
First try the runner for the girlfriend, who would like to get more: get started, now the fabrics are cheap!
