I recently re-did all of my table drapes and I couldn't be more thrilled. (BTW I own a sewing machine and can crudely sew - this does come in rather handy - but is not necessary)
I recently was at JoAnn Fabric when they were having a sale. They had a whole group of brightly colored (very barefoot) denim. It's a great weight fabric that is sturdy and the colors are simply divine.
I purchased one yard pieces in solids of: purple, yellow, green. Then I found another on sale bolt of a rich raspberry fabric in a nylon/polyester (this one is great - it doesn't wrinkle) bought many yards of this at a great price.
I cover the whole table in the raspberry (if this piece is long enough the edges do not need to be finished - just tuck under) - then made square "toppers" in the contrasting color (also added a ric rack trim to the toppers to give a little more punch and color . . . and because I thought it fun . . .)
Ikea also sells some fabric in good solids - but be careful some of the fabric weights are way too thin and cheap.
a few personal opinion notes: bed sheets do still look like bed sheets when put on a table. Stick with solids. Use the catalog and the product as your color guide. Heavier weight fabric preforms better and lasts longer. Find fabric on sale and buy some extra yardage, it will always come in handy. Do your best to have a cloth that reaches the ground on all sides a shopper may see. No need to see the ugly legs and your use of storage under the table . . .
if you can't sew - try using the iron on hem tape called "stitch witchery" or something like that to iron your seams closed - you could also fabric glue a trim onto your drapes.
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