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DIY Table Skirt for a Desk

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Things are moving and shaking around here! We’re going to be starting on the Nursery soon, and that means relocating my home office. For now, we’ve moved my desk into the eclectic mod living room, and because my desk has seen better days I wanted to jazz it up. So I sewed a DIYY Table skirt for a desk!

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Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

I happened onto a fabulous fabric sale the other day, and knew I needed a way to capitalize on it. This DIY Table Skirt was the easiest way to dip my toe into some easier sewing projects with a big impact.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

How to Sew a Table Skirt

To sew a table skirt for an IKEA ALEX Desk, you’ll need 6m of fabric, thread to match, and a sewing machine. I bought 6m and then cut it in half (two pieces that are 3m long).

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

I sewed the two pieces together (front to front) along the long side using a simple stitch.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

Next step, hemming the edges! I did a simple fold over with a 1″ hem on each side. On a table skirt this long it’ll take you a minute or two, so if you’re not pinning, I suggest you iron the hem first to help ensure you’ve got straight lines.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

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Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

It looks like a hot mess until you put it on the desk! The reason I chose a floral pattern, is because it’s non-directional, doesn’t clash with any existing pattern in the same space, and it picks up on colours already present in our updated living room.

I could have added pipping, tassels or fringe, but I figured between the print and the scale of the table skirt, it would create enough drama on its own. I was also worried it would get lost in all the folds and creases, but I may add it later.

Using a Table Skirt For a Desk

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

And here it is! My new workspace! I’ll be doing all my work and admin from here for now, and I’m still working on where I’ll do my crafting going forward. I may use a combination of the kitchen and dining room, but we’ll see! With the nursery on its way, I’ve lost a crucial workspace but am gaining a life space!

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

I’ve brought some things from the old office into the living room, but since this won’t be a craft space I don’t need nearly as much.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

Sewing a DIY Table Skirt for a desk, is a great way to hide a tired and old work station. It's easy to sew, and adds a pop of pattern to any space.

Comments

  1. Ariel,
    I just love how you embrace color! The wallpaper plus the table skirt is EVERYTHING! I also appreciate how you were able to just pull out your sewing machine and whip something up. I have a sewing machine, but I am so afraid of it! Any tips?

    Reply

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