Laminated cotton aka oilcloth tablecloth custom size and fit choose elastic, tailored, or draped Alexander Henry La Paloma Tea Stained

Name: Laminated cotton aka oilcloth tablecloth custom size and fit choose elastic, tailored, or draped Alexander Henry La Paloma Tea Stained
Brand: compelledtocraft
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Materials: laminated cotton, optional strong elastic, optional bias tape, thread

Laminated Cotton Tablecloths (aka Oilcloth tablecloths)
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See all of the laminated fabrics I've got in stock here:

https://househomemade-by-compelled-to-craft.myshopify.com/blogs/news/115882949-laminated-cottons-and-cotton-linen-blends

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Don’t let spilled milk or paint or soup ruin your day ever again! With a wipe-clean tablecloth, you can rest easily at night knowing your tabletop will be protected from food, drink, paint, crayons, even scratches!

It can be a bit intimidating to buy your first laminated cotton tablecloth, so I’ve got lots of information below to help guide you through the process. Or if it’s just too overwhelming, convo me and I’ll walk you through it.

SIZES

If you thought there were some standard sizes in tables like I did when I started this venture, you were sadly mistaken! Tables come in all sizes and shapes (including triangular), so chances are you’ll get the best fit for your table with a custom-sized tablecloth. If you don’t see the size you’d like in the drop-down menu option, let me know; I price custom sizes the same way I price my standard sizes, so you may as well get just exactly the right size for your table!

The sizes listed in the drop down menu for draped tablecloths are the finished size. To determine the finished size you’d like, add 2 times the amount of drape you’d like to each dimension. For instance, if you’d like a 10” drape on all sides and your table measures 30” x 50”, then you’d add 20” (2 times the 10” drape) to each dimension, coming up with a finished size of 50” x 70”.

The sizes listed in the drop down menu for the elastic and tailored tablecloths are the actual dimensions of the table, NOT the finished size of the tablecloth.

I’m happy to help you determine the best size and style for your needs.

STYLES as shown in the accompanying pictures

1. Traditional draped cloth

* The tablecloth hangs loosely down the side of the table.

* Length of drape varies according to personal preference.

* Standard length of drape is 8”-12” on all sides.

* Works well for all styles and shapes of table.

* Unless otherwise requested, I will finish the edges with a rolled hem, which is the easiest to wipe clean. White or off white bias tape available upon request. Other colors may be available upon request.

2. Fitted with elastic

* The tablecloth has a casing with a strong elastic cord drawstring inside it sewn around the edges to keep the tablecloth firmly fitted in place on the table.

* The tablecloth can cover only the top of the table or it can be large enough to cover the apron of the table as well. If you’d like to cover the apron, please contact me directly.

* The apron is the recessed portion of the table base, typically 2-5” wide.

* Works well for tables with a definite lip and rounded edges (circles, ovals, rectangles and squares with rounded corners)

* Great for outdoor use and for families with children.

* For the fitted with elastic tablecloths, I need to know the following:
Length and width OR diameter of table
Shape of oval (½ circle or other) if it’s an oval table
Thickness of tabletop
Width of lip (how far can the tablecloth wrap beneath the table before it hits an impediment)

3. Fitted by tailoring

* The tablecloth has square mitered corners and extends 5” down the sides of the table.

* The fitted corners keep the snugly fitting tablecloth firmly in place.

* Works well for tables without a lip and with square corners.

* Great for outdoor use and for families with children.

SEAMS
The laminated cotton fabrics come in three widths: 40”, 42”, and 56”. If your tablecloth needs to be wider than the print you selected, I will sew two lengths together, carefully matching the seam, to get it wide enough. Usually the seam runs the length of the table, but sometimes I can save you some money by running the seam the width of the table instead. I’ll let you know if that is an option with your size of table.

FEATURES

* Great for families and for outdoor eating

* Tablecloth wipes clean with a warm washcloth

* Waterproof fabric protects tabletops

* Soft, lightweight cotton fabric tablecloth folds or rolls up easily for storage and travel

* Easy to take tablecloth along for picnics and outdoor eating

* Bright and colorful designs make tablecloth a nice home décor item

CAUTIONS
1. Use a thick hot pad (not a metal trivet) under any hot dishes you place on this laminated tablecloth.
2. Do not leave laminated cotton tablecloths on an outside table for more than several hours at a time; laminated cotton is not an outdoor fabric and can be damaged by extended exposure to the weather.
3. Like any cotton fabric, laminated cotton will shrink slightly if machine washed and/or dried. The finish may also appear a bit different after machine washing although the fabric will retain its waterproof qualities. Usually wiping clean with a damp cloth is all the tablecloth needs.

DETAILS:
Premium laminated 100% cotton designer fabric
Has no PFOS (PerFluoroOctane Sulfonates), no PFOA (PerFluoroOctanioc Acid) and they are Formaldehyde and lead free!
Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Can be ironed from the back; use a pressing cloth

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between laminated cotton and oilcloth?

A: Actually, as far as I know, real true oilcloth is no longer sold anywhere! It was a heavy canvas fabric saturated with linseed oil to make it waterproof.
“Today's oilcloth is a vinyl that is bonded and supported with a coven cotton mesh. The surface can be wiped clean. . .
“The recent Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) prohibits oilcloth garments such as bibs and aprons or toys for children under age 12. This is due to the level of phthalates (a softener present in all vinyl) in the PVC vinyl of which oilcloth is made.” (Quoted from http://www.mendels.com/fabrics10.shtml)
Laminated cotton is a 100% cotton fabric that has a thin layer of polyurethane film adhered to the right side of the fabric. It is soft, just slightly shiny, waterproof, and lovely.

There’s also great info about caring for laminated cottons at the Pink Chalk Studio blog: http://www.pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2009/11/18/laminated-cotton-sewing-tips/

Q: Why do tablecloths made with some prints (such as the chevrons) cost so much more than other?

A: Some laminated cottons come in a 41” width ( they claim to be 43”– 44” wide but only 41” of it is actually laminated) and some come in a 56” width, but the price is about the same per running yard. Therefore, to make any tablecloth wider than 41” with the 41” wide fabric requires seaming the fabric, thus using twice as much fabric. Bummer, huh.

Q: Why do these tablecloths cost so much in general?

A: Laminated cotton retails for $18 to $36 per yard, making it an expensive material from which to make tablecloths. Luckily it is so beautiful and easy care and long lasting that it is worth every penny!

Q: How can I get rid of the creases?

A: Lay the cloth laminated side down on your ironing board and press with a hot iron (I use the cotton setting). Don’t keep the iron in one place too long; keep it slowly moving across the surface of your tablecloth. I cannot be responsible for any damage to your tablecloth from ironing. BE CAREFUL! Never let the face of the iron touch the laminated side of the cloth.

Q: Why do some of the tablecloths have seams down the middle?

A: When a fabric is not wide enough for the table, I have to piece the fabric together to get the right width. I match the design so you can’t really see the seam from a distance and then topstitch it to help it lay flat and smooth. If you prefer no top stitching, let me know in the Note to Seller at checkout.

Q: How secure is an elastic edged tablecloth?

A: My elastic edged tablecloths are super secure! And I know since I use mine EVERY DAY with four very active grandkids! I use a super strong elastic cord that holds the cloth firmly in place. And I leave the knotted elastic exposed (but hidden under the edge of the table) so you can even pull it tighter if you want!

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Laminated cotton, laminated cotton/linen blend, and laminated linen are natural fiber fabrics that have been coated with a layer of clear waterproof material.

Some of the finishes are glossy, some shiny (a little less shiny than the glossy), and some have a matte finish and the finish will be included in the listing description.

Some of the fabrics are lightweight and supple; some are heavier weight and a bit stiffer; both work great for most projects. The heavyweight can be a bit hard to work with on a very small project such as a 4" x 4" zipper bag.

These fabrics are wonderful for tablecloths, place mats, bags, rain coats, and much more!

Wipe laminates clean with a damp washcloth.

Unless otherwise noted, all of my laminates are machine washable: cold/gentle cycle. They can also be dried in the dryer on low or hung out to dry.

Like all natural fibers, the laminates can shrink slightly in the wash.

Laminates with strong dyes, although claiming to be color safe, may run. If that is a concern, set the color using a professional product.

Laminates, while stain resistant, are not stain proof. Foods such as tomato- and curry-based products and permanent ink are the worst culprits. My personal experience has been that if I wash the food off fairly quickly, the fabric doesn't stain. I've also had good luck using a mixture of water and bleach, applied directly to the stained area with a cotton swab. I can't, however guarantee you will have the same results or that the bleach won't damage your fabric.

Please ask for a fabric sample if you'd like to test it for staining or stain removal.

The USA Federal Act of 2008, commonly known as CPSIA, states that children's products cannot contain more than 300 parts per million of lead. “Children’s products” are defined as “a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger.” Three phthalates, DEHP, DBP, and BBP, have been permanently prohibited by Congress in concentration of more than 0.1% in “children’s toys” or “child care articles.” A “child care article” means a product that a child 3 and younger would use for sleeping, feeding, sucking or teething.

Individual laminates in my shop will be marked as CPSIA compliant if the manufacturer has conducted such testing. Other laminates MAY BE compliant but have not been tested.

This is a tricky one. The CPSIA testing and testing for BPA are the only tests that may be required for some laminated fabrics. The laminates MAY BE food safe, but have not been tested specifically for that.

The way I look at it is that if it is CPSIA compliant, which means, among other things, that it's been certified safe for a child to suck on it, in my mind that makes it food safe, but you have to decide for yourself and your family.

Products that are CPSIA compliant will be marked as such in the listing.

Nope, you should never machine wash your padded cover. A padded cover can only be gently hand washed or spot cleaned.

If you know you're going to want to wash your ironing board cover, you probably want to buy a separate pad and cover. In the following listing, you can specify which fabric you'd like for a combination order of cover and separate pad:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/77962397/ironing-board-cover-and-pad-designer

Although the fabrics I use are advertised as color fast, very infrequently the bright and solid colors can run. If that is a concern with your item, I recommend that you set the colors before use. You can find many different instructions for setting colors in fabrics on the web. If your cover is padded, please set the color by hand rather than using a washing machine.