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Do my linens need to be dry cleaned? All Gracious Style linens can be easily cared for at home. For your convenience, they can be gently machine washed and dried (or, if you prefer, hand washed and air dried). Except in very serious cases, we do not recommend bleaches banquet tablecloths on any fine linens, as they tablecloths are prone to weaken the fabric''s natural fibers. embroidery guide placement. napkins are most often embroidered in the corner, either diagonally banquet tablecloths or straight. in europe, where napkins are most often folded in ninths, they are frequently embroidered right in the center. tablecloths can be embroidered along all four corners or in the center. finer linens are usually characterized by a combination of beautiful tablecloths materials, expert construction, fine workmanship, and design. most finer linens are made from linen or cotton banquet tablecloths because both are so durable and pleasant to the touch. a smaller number is also made of silk, which is preferred by many because it drapes so beautifully. in terms of construction, finer linens are smooth and soft. depending on the weave, they may also be lustrous, but never shiny. one good way to determine quality in linen is to hold it up to a light: in finer linens, no coarse knots or uneven slubs should be visible, while in lesser-quality items, they are scattered throughout. i have several leaves for my table. how long should my tablecloth be? if tablecloths the table is extended and shortened often, separate tablecloths should be purchased to fit each size. if this is not possible, we recommend several solutions. the first one is to buy a cloth that fits the size of table that is used most often, and purchasing affordable banquet cloths (see our regency collection) for larger affairs. another solution is to simply buy a cloth to fit the largest table, and use it at all times. a third possibility is to purchase a series of smaller square tablecloths, each of which can be draped diagonally over the table.
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