TABLE SKIRTING
PREPARED BY: MECHILLE E. LUGO
ACTIVITY
The class will be divided into 4 groups. Each group will
be given an envelope containing materials for the
activity.
Direction:
Each group will be given two (2) pictures to observe and
describe its difference through a word or phrase.
Observation must be written on manila paper provided to
you. A member of the group will then present their output
in front of the class. You will be given 3 minutes to write
and 2 minutes to present.
ACTIVITY
Description: Description:
ANALYSIS
1. What are your observation on the pictures?
2. Is the appearance of the table
affect the over-all impact of the decoration?
3. Have you experienced skirting a table?
4. Is it important that the color of
the skirting cloth complements to your decorations?
TABLE SKIRTING
Table skirting is a decorative way to hide table
legs and clutter in a home or during a special
event.
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TABLE SKIRTING
Skirting Cloths wrap around the edge
of a table leaving the top uncovered.
Chosen in a fabric to match existing
décor, a table skirt adds style and
function to a room.
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
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
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
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
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
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
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
FRENCH BOX PLEATS
French box pleats provide even
more volume than standard box
pleats.
French pleats are narrow pleats,
giving the bottom of the table
skirting a fuller appearance.
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
PLASTIC SKIRT
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
FRINGE TABLE SKIRT
Fringe table skirting is a playful
addition to party tables. Metallic, tissue
and raffia fringe skirts have a number
of imaginative uses.
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
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 flatten or
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
Diamond style is done from a
box pleat table skirting. Each
box pleat is folded to met its
knife edges and connected
using pins. The layers are
being interconnected to each
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
RIBBON
Ribbon style is done from a
box pleat table skirting.
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
SIMPLE SCALLOP
Simple Scallop is a flexible style that
may be done from a box pleat but
looks better in knife pleats. It adds
texture to the basic table skirting and
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DIFFERENT KINDS OF TABLE SKIRTING
CRUMPLED END
Crumpled end usually done a the bottom
part of a diamond style design.
This gives elegance and a distinct shape to
the skirting. It is done by folding the cloth
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IT IS THE COMBINATION OF
STYLES AND THE KIND OF TABLE
SKIRTING THAT MAKES THE
TABLE APPEALING TO THE EYE
BASIC STEPS FOR TABLE SKIRTING
1. Decide on the design of the table skirting.
The following must be taken into consideration:
a. color of the skirting cloth;
b. design that fits the occasion;
c. availability of materials.
BASIC STEPS FOR TABLE SKIRTING
2.Prepare the needed
materials:
a. top cloth or base cloth
b. skirting cloth
c. thumbtacks
d. thimble
BASIC STEPS FOR TABLE SKIRTING
3. Lay the top cloth on the table.
4.Fastened the cloth with
thumbtacks on the edge or under
the table while pulling the cloth to
straighten the surface of the
table.
BASIC STEPS FOR TABLE SKIRTING
5.Locate the center of the table by
laying another cloth from the corner to
another. Fold the laded cloth in to half to
determine the center.
6.Fastened the skirting cloth using with
pins at the center with middle half of it.
BASIC STEPS FOR TABLE SKIRTING
7. All sides of table should be equally skirted and covered.
8. Apply your planned designs.
PLANNING OF THE DESIGNS IS VERY
IMPORTANT BECAUSE TABLE SKIRTING IS
NOT A ONE TIME BIG TIME ACTIVITY
WERE STYLES ARE ONLY COMBINED; BUT
IT IS WITH A THOROUGH MANIPULATION
AND CONSIDERATION OF THE
APPROPRIATE STYLES TO BE USED.
APPLICATIO
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The class will be divided into two (2) groups. Each
group member will be assigned to a task to
contribute to the over-all performance of the group.
Following the step-by-step procedure, the group
must be able to skirt the table according to the
instruction found on the Task Sheet. The application
of skills will be evaluated using a Performance
Checklist. You will be given 30 minutes to finish the
Task
EVALUATION
:
Arrange the following steps from the beginning to the end. Label from 1-8.
1
indicates the first step and 8 indicates the last.
Fastened the skirting cloth using with pins at the center with middle half of it
Decide on the design of the table skirting
Prepare the materials needed
Apply your planned designs
All sides of the table should be equally skirted and covered
Lay the top cloth on the table
Fastened the cloth with thumbtacks on the edge or under the table while pulling the
cloth to straighten the surface of the table
Locate the center of the table by laying another cloth from the corner to another.
Fold the laded cloth in to half to determine the center.
ANSWER
KEY:
6, 1, 2, 8, 7, 3, 4, 5
Thank you!!!
