Aljane Nicole L.
Signey
Specialization I
Table Skirting and Napkin Folding
According to the reporters, table skirting is used to decorates different occasions
for elegance and to cover the actual table. This art helps the people to be more creative.
It also boosts up the decoration of the occasion. The reporters said that table skirting is
existed before 20th century.
They tackled about the different kinds of Table skirting. First is the Gathered or
Shirred. This kind of skirting is popular choice due to plainness and cheap. I noticed that
the table cloth was crumpled alongside of the table. Next is the, Knife Pleat. Knife pleat
is the common kinds of table skirting. Unlike the first kind of table skirting, knife pleat is
more organized to perceive. You can see a precise line down the length of the skirt and
the pleats has one direction only. Then we also have the Box pleat. This kind of table
skirting is made from a sequence of back to back knife pleat. It is suitable for formal
occasion. It gives the table a neat appearance. The fourth kind is the French Box Pleat,
it provides more volume than the standard box pleats. Fifth, is the Plastic table skirting.
This kind of table skirting is commonly used in outdoor parties and kiddie parties, since it
is disposable. Lastly is the fringe, it is a table skirting that is playful addition to party tables.
The reporters also enumerate the materials needed in table skirting. The materials
are, table cloth, table skirt. Thumb tacks and pins.
To begin table skirting, first is decide on what design you will be doing. Then
prepare the materials to be needed. After that lay the top cloth and fastened it with thumb
tacks. Locate the center of the table skirt, and fastened it with pin in the center of the table
using pin.Then apply various design.. all the sides of the table should be equally skirted
and covered.
Napkin Folding was also included in their report. Napkin folding is a type of
decorative folding with table napkin. It enhance the look of the table and the dining
experiences.