How To Sew a Reversible Table Runner

First, pre-wash and iron your fabric.  Next cut out the fabric to your desired dimensions.  I’m cutting a 54″ by 16″ piece of each fabric.  Most decor fabrics are 54″ wide.

With right sides facing each other, pin the fabric together.

To create pointed ends, make a mark in the center of the width of your fabric.  Then measure down 4 inches on the sides and mark.  Draw lines from the side marks to the center marks and cut to create the point.

Sew around all the edges with a 1/4″ seam allowance.  Leave a 5″ opening on one of the long sides of the runner.  Back stitch at the beginning and end of your stitches.

Then trim the corners, being careful not to cut into the stitching.  This helps to remove bulk at the corners.  Turn the runner right side out at the opening.

First open the seam and iron.  Then fold it back and iron again to create a sharp edge.

Hand stitch the opening closed with an invisible stitch.  Finally, top stitch 1/4″ in from the outer edge of the runner to secure all the pieces and create a finished look.