Start with the interior of the apartment! The result of your work will daily delight not only you, but also everyone who lives with you. Let's try to realize an original idea - to make a stylish home accessory from an old coffee table.
So let's get to work. The household found an unnecessary coffee table with three legs - this model was very popular in the 70-80s. last century.
![coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1005-zhurnalnyy-stolik.jpg)
For decoration we will need the following materials:
• table top from a coffee table;
• beautiful dense fabric;
• expressive braid with tassels to match the fabric;
• underwear elastic;
• threads.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1006-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
In the process of work, 2 needles (curved and regular), scissors, a pin and a sewing machine will be used.
1. Unscrew the legs from the table.
![Unscrew the legs from the table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1007-otkruchivaem-ot-stolika-nozhki.jpg)
2. Lay the fabric on the floor with the wrong side up.We cut out the fabric according to the shape of the tabletop so that the material protrudes beyond the boundaries of the board by 10-15 cm.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1008-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
3. We sew the edges of the material with a sewing machine so that they do not fray during further processing.
![Stitch on a sewing machine](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1009-obmetyvaem-na-shveynoy-mashinke.jpg)
4. Fold the overcast edge of the fabric to the wrong side by 1.5-2 cm and sew it on.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1010-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
5. Using a small pin, insert a linen elastic into the groove formed and slightly tighten it.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1011-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
6. Place the tabletop on the treated fabric and straighten the material.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1012-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
7. Carefully gather the fabric from the reverse side so that gathers are formed and secure with threads.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1013-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
8. As a result of the manipulations carried out, the tabletop should take on the following appearance.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1014-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
9. Place the covered tabletop on its edge and begin sewing on the braid. It is best to do this with a curved needle, however, you can use an ordinary needle.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1015-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
10. We continue to secure the braid, evenly distributing it along the edge of the tabletop.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1016-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
11. Place the decorated tabletop on the edge of the sofa. If the back of the sofa and its sides are at different levels, it is necessary to equalize the height by placing a suitable wooden block on the lower edge. If necessary, we cover it with fabric and strengthen it on the surface so that it does not move.
![Decorating an old coffee table](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/12/1017-dekorirovanie-starogo-zhurnalnogo-stolik.jpg)
As a result of simple manipulations, an original object appeared in the apartment that fit perfectly into its interior. Good luck and creative success to you!