What Does Simmer Mean? Simmer is technically the heat that is just below the boiling point of the liquid. A simmer is reached within a pot on the stove when the liquid is hot and just has a bubble or two forming at a time and reaching the top of the liquid before popping.
Decide how much overhang you want from your tablecloth. For most purposes, an overhang or drop length of at least 6 inches (15cm) is appropriate. A shorter drop length may make the tablecloth look too small for the table.
How To Measure For A TableCloth. To determine what size tablecloth is best for your needs and your table, you will need to know two things: 1  The length and width of your table or, if you have a round table, you will need to know the diameter. 2  How far down off the edge of the table you want the tablecloth to drape (this is called the drop).