Friday, July 8, 2011

Fringed Burlap Runner How-To


Want to make your own fringed burlap runner?  It's easy.  First, decide on what length and width you would like. 



Hem the sides down to where you would like the fringe to begin.  For instance if you are making 9" of fringe stop sewing at 9" before the end of the fabric.  (You may be able to see I used a large zigzag stitch for the seam.)

Start pulling all of the crosswise threads until you get to your stitching line.  I pulled out 9" worth.

Separate threads into approximately 1/2" sections and tie into a knot.

It took me about 20 minutes per end on an approximately 15" wide, 9" long section.


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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Oh, I LOVE it, Kim. Love the simplicity of burlap and, of course, the red. Gorgeous!!

    Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
    Much love!

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  2. Rustown MomJuly 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    That's really pretty - I love it. I still haven't gotten around to doing anything with that piece of natural burlap I found at half off - now I'm thinking I need to go find some colorful burlap (:

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  3. Anita DiazJuly 8, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Kim, I LOVE that!!! I never, never thought about doing something like that either. I bet it would work well for other fabric that ravels easy too. I will copy this on for sure!!

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 8, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    It looks totally fantastic and I love that you tied the fringe. Great tutorial. Hugs, Marty

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  5. SuzJuly 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    What a great idea. Burlap makes a wonderful runner especially in the red.

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  6. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 8, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Very pretty Kim. I love the idea of adding the tied fringe.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  7. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorJuly 8, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    This is one of those projects that makes you wonder why you haven't tried it before! Super cute, Kim!

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  8. Kuki...July 9, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Runner = cute, cute CUTE!!!!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Love it!

    Jo @ SmileMonsters

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  10. Linda@Coastal CharmJuly 9, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Thanks so much Kim for this great idea...I'm saving it and will give it a try after the wedding.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  11. An Oasis in the DesertJuly 11, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Great tutorial & fun idea. I really love that beautiful color.

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  12. Southwest Cottage DesignsJuly 15, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Love the fringed burlap!

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