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August 4, 2014

DIY Polka Dot Stamped Tablecloth

Transform a solid tablecloth or drop cloth into a stylish Kate Spade inspired tablecloth with only two supplies!

A couple weeks ago I spotted this Kate Spade tablecloth and just loved it so much. I mean, polka dots are kinda a neutral. They go with just about everything, they are perfect for pattern mixing and they are already a staple in our home (our guest bathroom is proof). So I looked around my office, grabbed a few supplies, and made my own version using supplies I had on hand.

I used some natural cotton twill fabric I’ve had for years to make my tablecloth but you can definitely use an already made white tablecloth or even a canvas dropcloth. If you’re using a drop cloth or making your own using cotton canvas fabric, you’ll want to hem the edges using a sewing machine or iron-on hem tape. I chose to sew the hem since I plan on using (and washing) my tablecloth a lot.

You only need a couple supplies to create your own polka dot tablecloth.  It looks overwhelming but it takes less than 2 hours to complete.

This Kate Spade inspired tablecloth was created using craft paint and a pencil eraser as a stamp. It's a perfect any occasion tablecloth!

The polka dot pattern was created by dipping the eraser end of a new pencil in craft paint. I used the Martha Stewart craft paint in Deep Sea. It’s a deep grayish navy color and I thought it would be a good any-occasion polka dot color. If you’re using the same paint, I recommend letting the paint air dry completely then tossing the tablecloth in the dryer on high for one long cycle. The heat sets the paint and makes it washable.

Even though this project is simple the number of dots can seem a bit intimidating but the good news is that it took me less than an hour and a half to stamp a tablecloth that was about 52″ x 70″. I just put on some headphones and listened to NPR while I dotted away and before I knew it I was done!

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2 Comments
  • Lisa
    June 13, 2019

    Beautiful! Did you use anything to keep the spacing and straight lines of the polka dots? Did you use fabric paint? Thank you in advance for any answer you supply.

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    • Sarah Khandjian
      Lisa
      June 17, 2019

      Thanks! And no, I just eyed it! Yes, I used DecoArt SoSoft fabric paint.

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Hi, I’m Sarah

Hi, I’m Sarah

Hi I'm Sarah Rivero Khandjian and I'm a graphic designer turned maker. I find joy in creating things and helping others do the same!

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