Sew a Reversible Table Runner
All levels | 38 min 54 sec
Sew a Reversible Table Runner
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Taught by Michele Muska
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With decades of experience as a professional sewist, there’s still nothing Michele Muska loves more than sewing for the home. Use an 18 degree template to make a Dresden Plate, then quilt using both hand and machine. You’ll use heat-resistant batting to make the runner table-safe and will finish by making your own fabric bias tape. Choose your favorite fabrics to customize your runner for any season.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Finished table runner measures 39" x 14.5"
To make this size, you'll need roughly
  • 1/2 yd of 44" wide cotton for the top
  • Assortment of colors of cotton fabrics cut to 6.5" width strips to make Dresden wedges, approximately 50 wedges total for top and bottom (or use 6.5" scraps)
  • 1 yd of 44" wide cotton for the back in a complementary color
  • 1 yd of 22" heatproof batting
  • 1 yd fabric to make bias tape, or if using pre-packaged, purchase 3 yards bias binding
  • Sewing machine with matching thread
  • Hand-sewing needle
  • Rotary cutter
  • Thread snips
  • Iron and ironing surface
  • Scissors
  • Pins
  • 18 degree Dresden wedge acrylic tool
  • Insulated batting
  • 6" saucer or plate
  • Quilting clips (optional)
  • Thimble or thimble pad (optional)
  • Marking pencil (optional)
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Make a Dresden wedge
  • Work big-stitch hand quilting
  • Trim edges with a rotary cutter
  • Make bias tape
  • Attach bias to curved corners

What you’ll get:
  • A 6-part series of easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make a beautiful, reversible table runner
  • 8 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instructions by sewist Michele Muska
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Sew a Reversible Table Runner Reviews
215 users recommended this class to a friend
Bae C

I would personally prefer it if Ms. Muska showed the sides first before she shows the top so that I can see where she is sewing, because I wasn't sure how she began the stitches.

Because I'm an absolute beginner, I do appreciate that she showed us how to do our solid back for the table runner vs. the custom piece meal when she did her backing the first time. That confused me, but that's probably suited for more experienced sewers.

Definitely informative. Thank you! :D

November 20, 2025
 
Rachel Montanez

Liked the project, but hit some roadblocks like dimensions not provided for strips left and right of the of dresden strip created for top of runner. Also no dimensions found for dresden strips cut and side fabric strips for bottom. Also, time to complete project really off. It took much more time to complete and that if using comercial bias binding. I am using it for a library class project. Also, only found this project to make a table runner.  

November 10, 2025
 
PAULA M MORGAN

Not a fan of curves, however I am looking forward to trying this on my next tablerunner.  So easily explained, I think I just might be able to pull this off!

More than 3 months ago