BETTY62

I have a request to hem a table cloth and need your advise. It is a heavier fabric more on the line of an uphostery fabric. I need help deciding the best way to do this job. Should I proceed by first turning the raw edge under by 1/4 inch and then making an additional 1/2 inch fold sort of like you would use when hemming a pair of slacks? Or, would it be better to avoid the 1/4 inch fold by using a light weight binding ( like the ribbon product used on satin material ) to avoid the rather thick fold line that would show when the hem line was pressed? Also, would it look cheap if I machine stitch the hem rather than sew it by hand since it is a rather large size?

All commemts and suggestions are appreciated. Thank you in advance for reading and responding to my cry for help.