How to size a table runner

Size your runners

1. Measure the table

Measure its length, or the diameter of a round table. Every table gets its own runner.

2. Choose the drop

Decide how far the runner falls at each end: 8 or 12 in (20 or 30 cm), 30 in (75 cm) to the floor, or 37 in (95 cm) to pool.

3. Add 20% and round up

Add 20% of the table length for a gathered look, add the drop twice, then round up. A 71 in (180 cm) table with a 12 in (30 cm) drop needs 109 in (276 cm), so a 118 in (300 cm) runner.

Long tables and banquet rows

For one long row of tables, overlap runners where the tables meet. If a table needs more than 157 in (400 cm), our longest runner, try a smaller drop, or overlap runners for a continuous table.

Packs

The Crinkled Gauze Table Runner comes as a 6-pack of 35 x 118 in (90 x 300 cm) runners from $79.95, about $13.33 a runner. The other runners are sold singly.

For the arch

Measure the width and height of your arch frame, then pick the cover that matches. The Fitted Stretch Arch Cover comes in 31 x 71 in, 39 x 79 in and 47 x 87 in (80 x 180, 100 x 200 and 120 x 220 cm), width by height. The white polyester spandex stretches over the frame and shows the same finish on both sides; the frame is not included.

For the window

Measure from the curtain rod to where you want the hem. For soft fullness, use fabric 1.5-2 times the window width. The Floral Ruffled Cafe Curtain, one of our cafe curtains, is a 100% cotton panel 24 or 55 in (60 or 140 cm) wide with a rod pocket for rods up to 1.2 in (3 cm).

Styling the crinkled cheesecloth weave

Our gauze table runners, like The Crinkled Cheesecloth Gauze Runner and The Wrinkle Gauze Table Runner, are 35 in (90 cm) wide before they are gathered. Because the polyester gauze has an open, crinkled weave, pulling it taut makes it look narrow and flat. Instead, pinch and bunch the fabric loosely down the center line of the table.

One layer allows the surface underneath to show through. If you want a deeper shade or heavier texture, fold the fabric lengthwise or set a second layer along the tabletop. Always keep the loose fabric away from open candle flames during setup.

Washing and prepping your runners

Wash the fabric before setting your tables. Our runners take a cold machine wash; hang them to dry without stretching them out, which keeps the crinkled finish intact.

If you need to soften deep folds after transit, iron on low or steam the fabric lightly from a distance. The Crinkled Cheesecloth Gauze Runner has raw edges, so slight fraying is normal. Test your setup on a single table before the day to confirm the drop and density.

Color matching and shipping

Delivery is $6.95 within the United States, or free on orders over $49. It costs $21.95 to Canada, $13.95 to the United Kingdom, $8.95 to the European Union (free over $139), and up to $28.95 elsewhere. The delivery time for your country shows on each product page and at checkout.

The Wrinkle Gauze Table Runner comes in 21 colors, from beige and white to burgundy, navy blue and rust, and The Crinkled Cheesecloth Gauze Runner in 9, including dusty pink, sage green and terracotta. If a shade doesn't sit right next to your venue linens or your arch drapes and backdrops, unused runners can go back within 30 days.

For delivery fees and returns policy details, read our delivery and returns page.