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Prof. Louis Ryan Angeles Submitted by : Joy Bernadette C. Cruz Submitted to: Prof. Louis Ryan Angeles

The History of Table Skirting

The history of table skirts seems to consist of bits and pieces of information as well as a great many educated guesses about the origin of covering the front of a table. Such seemingly unrelated bits of information, some without documentation, are difficult to call a definitive history, yet evidence of table skirts in the past does indicate that the custom existed before the 20th century.

Table skirting

A table skirt is a great way to cover an unsightly table, or provides a great storage space solution for smaller items such as books. A table skirt is like a table cloth, but it covers the table entirely and hangs to the floor so you can't see the legs of the table, or anything that may be sitting underneath the table. A table skirt can be loud and colorful, or a subtle addition to your décor, but either way can definitely add something to any room in your home.

Table skirting is just as the name implies—a skirt for a table Table skirting is just as the name implies—a skirt for a table. Table skirts consist of two components: the cloth table topper and a skirt that fastens to the table edge with clips, Velcro or snaps. Standard tablecloths are not sufficient for over-sized banquet tables—they shift, wrinkle and are rarely a proper fit. There is a table skirting solution for any table and occasion. Various table skirting designs are suitable for wedding receptions, business conferences or holiday celebrations. Learn about the different kinds of table skirting and make your upcoming event a stylish affair.

Kinds of table skirting

The Kidney A kidney table is rounded, often timed with an arc shape similar to that of a human kidney. Kidney table skirts are designed to allow for this unusual shape; skirting is tapered to follow the design of the table.

Box-pleated A box-pleated table skirt features accordion folds in the drapery. These folds provide a formal look and such skirting is often utilized on banquet and trade show tables.

Standard Round A standard round table skirt is a simple circle of fabric meant to extend from the edge of a round table to the floor. Standard round table skirting can be of one solid collar or patterned.

Skirt Overlay A table skirt overlay is a square piece of fabric that is layered on top of a standard round table skirt. The overlay is typically of a contrasting color and design than the skirt below it and can even be layered with a second overlay to provide a triple layer effect.

• A sink skirt is a variation on a table skirt used to cover the base of a sink where the pipes are exposed. Sink skirts can vary in size and design to accommodate the space they will occupy and can be used in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms. SINK SKIRTS

TABLE SKIRTING PATTERNS Different occasions call for different skirting designs for the tables used. Wedding receptions, for example, require different skirting styles, and techniques from business conferences and holiday celebrations. Different table runner patterns can also be used to highlight centrepieces on various kinds of tables.

Box pleat skirting This design is made from knife pleats folded in such a manner that they follow each other in a sequence. This is a good option for business meetings and other professional conferences. This kind of skirting makes a table appear very neat and professional.

French box pleat skirting Using French box pleats to skirt a table make the table appear elegant. These pleats are quite narrow thus making the bottom of table skirting to appear full.

Gathered table skirting  This is a simple style in table skirting and it is created by fabric drape being drawn together by thread along the top hem. Tight gathers give the table skirt a full appearance.

Swag Table Skirting Detachable swags could be fitted on business, party or banquet tables. These swags can be placed on any kind of cloth table skirting and they are clipped on using overlap clips.

Fringe Table Skirting  This skirting is most appropriate for party tables. This is because the decorative fringe on this kind of skirting is a breath of fresh air from the typical table skirting techniques.

Knife pleat skirting  Knife pleats are a series of narrow creases, usually sharp, folded in the same direction. This is the least expensive design of table skirting.