Table Skirting Practicum

The next practicum will be table skirting. You may check out some example from the link below
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Table Skirting- used to decorate tables to be used in different kind of occasions, for elegance, and to cover the actual table.

Pointers in table Skirting
1. Decide on what design you are going to do taht fits the occassion.
2. Prepare the needed materials:
   a. Cloth
   b. Table skirt
   c. Pins
   d. Thumbtacks
   e. Thimble
3.Lay the top cloth and fasten with thimtacks at the edge of the table.
4. Pull the cloth adequately to straighten the surface.
5. Get the center front of the table and fold the cloth to the center to get the middle.
6. Start fastening the cloth with pins at the center with the middle half of the cloth.
7. Apply various designs such as:

Diamond Style, Pleated Box Type, Ribbons

8. All sides should be equally skirted and covered



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.

Gathered or Shirred

Gathered or shirred table skirts are a popular choice due to the simplicity and reasonable cost. A gathered or shirred table skirt is a fabric drape drawn together by threads along the top hem providing extra body to the skirt. A tighter gather gives a table skirt a full, ruffled appearance.

Knife Pleat

Knife pleats are one of the most common kinds of pleating for table skirts. A knife pleat is a series of narrow, sharp creases folded in the same direction. Unlike gathered table skirts, knife pleats create smooth, precise lines down the length of the skirt. The knife pleated table skirt is a classic choice that is the least expensive of the pleated variety.

Box Pleat

A box pleat table skirt is made from a sequence of back-to-back knife pleats. Box pleated table skirting is a good choice for a professional conference or business meeting. The box pleats give the table a neat, tailored appearance. Box pleats have a more pronounced projection than a simple knife pleat, adding dimension and interest to business or formal tables.

French Box Pleat

Table skirting with French box pleats provide even more volume than standard box pleats. French pleats are narrower than regular box pleats, giving the bottom of the table skirting a fuller appearance. French box pleats work equally well in casual or elegant settings

Fringe

Fringe table skirting is a playful addition to party tables. Metallic, tissue and raffia fringe skirts have a number of imaginative uses. This kind of decorative fringe is a charming substitute for table skirting and serves as a festive wall border for special celebrations. Natural raffia table skirting is perfect for a tropical or luau-themed event. Raffia fringe works as hula table skirting, tiki bar draping and funky wall decor.

Swag

Banquet, business or party tables can be fitted with detachable swags that are placed over any kind of cloth table skirting. Swags are commonly attached with overlap clips that will not flatten or damage the table skirt pleating. Swags are an easy way to dress up an otherwise plain table skirt

Practicum:

Table Skirting for long table

1. Mise en Place.Prepare the needed materials:
   a. Cloth
   b. Table skirt
   c. Pins
   d. Thumbtacks
   e. Thimble

2. Choose a design for table skirting

3. Perform table skirting for 30 mins.

Rubrics
1. Is the theme clear?
2. Is the cloth wrinkle-free?
3. Is the cloth free from rips, tears, spots and stains?
4. Were all sides should be equally skirted and covered?
5.  Were the table legs not visible?
6. Was the skirt fitted tightly (No sags)
7. Were clips/pins applied correctly
8. Is the color of the cloth and skirt complimentary?
9. Is there uniformity in the pleats?
10. Is the overall table appealing?