42 Burlap Projects (Sew and NO-sew crafts)
Table of Contents
- 1 Burlap pillow project
- 2 Burlap flag pillow
- 3 Honeymoon beach bag
- 4 Felt Flower Petal Pillow
- 5 Burlap Tote with Shabby Rose
- 6 Burlap messenger bag
- 7 Christmas burlap stocking
- 8 Bleached Burlap Vintage Jewelry Luminaries
- 9 DIY jute storage bag
- 10 How to Make a Ruffled Burlap Tablecloth
- 11 Coffee sack purse
- 12 Burlap Earring Holder DIY Tutorial
- 13 Easy burlap shades
- 14 Stunning Burlap and twine packaging
- 15 Stenciled Burlap Goodie Bags
- 16 DIY No Sew Burlap Bedskirt Tutorial
- 17 Rustic packaging – burlap and lace bag
- 18 Burlap placemats
- 19 Burlap storage bin
- 20 Burlap and ruffles ottoman
- 21 Burlap headband holder
- 22 Burlap garland
- 23 Burlap lampshade
- 24 DIY Polka Dot Burlap Curtains
- 25 Burlap and Metal Letter Wall Hanging
- 26 No-sew burlap owl
- 27 Anthropologie-inspired Ruffled Burlap Lamp
- 28 Burlap Topiary Tree
- 29 No-sew burlap table runner
- 30 You rock – burlap tic tac toe
- 31 Spring Monogrammed Wreath
- 32 Reversible burlap and lace table runner
- 33 Burlap bunny bag
- 34 Burlap pencil holder
- 35 DIY burlap curtains
- 36 DIY Floral Burlap Clutch
- 37 DIY Mason Jar Lamp
- 38 DIY burlap wreaths
- 39 Burlap banner
- 40 Burlap bunny ear napkin rings
- 41 Burlap fringe coasters
- 42 Huge painted burlap bow
Burlap pillow project
Add a dash of class and style to your living room with a splendid decorative pillow you can place in your armchair or on the couch, featuring a burlap body with its back side plain while the front side has five rows of ruffles that are wide enough to look like small squares attached to the pillow by their top edges.
Burlap flag pillow
Show your proud patriotic spirit to all your house guests as you make this beautiful pillow that has the good old US flag on its front side, then set it up somewhere in your living room or even on your porch furniture to spread the love for your homeland!
by Oldsaltfarm
Honeymoon beach bag
We all know how our luggage for the day at the beach can get heavy and how it could be too much for a regular fabric bag to handle, but if you have a burlap bag like the one this pattern can get you, with a flat rectangular bottom, reversible body, and sturdy handles, you will be able to carry whatever you want without worries.
Felt Flower Petal Pillow
It’s always good to have a pattern for a fancy and elegant decorative pillow like this one to have around because it can make both your living room and your bedroom a tad more beautiful with its lovely wide body that has a magnificent big felt flower in its center and spreads positive energy through its cheerful appearance.
Burlap Tote with Shabby Rose
The raw universality of the tote bag can’t be beaten, but it can be improved even further if you make the bag more durable like this pattern suggests as it helps you make a burlap tote bag with a lining and a cute little fabric flower on one of its sides as a decorative finishing touch.
by Lamaisonreid
Burlap messenger bag
Messenger bags are so versatile and stylish, they look great when you wear them and can hold anything from books and laptops to spare clothes for short trips, so when you make them from sturdy burlap, like this one that has decorative horizontal lines over its characteristic long closure flap, and a long single shoulder strap, you get a practical and lasting bag.
by Lizmarieblog
Christmas burlap stocking
Get that fireplace ready for Santa Claus’ arrival with a lovely hanging stocking that is made of burlap and has a gorgeous cuff with a long and wide bow on one side so it decorates your living room and keeps the treats you got from Santa for many Christmases to come!
Bleached Burlap Vintage Jewelry Luminaries
Change the mood in any room including the bathroom into a romantic relaxed atmosphere with those calming little jars with candles inside, then decorate them with these fun little straps of bleached burlap that are embellished with old jewelry you have like clasp earrings or retro broaches and pendants.
DIY jute storage bag
It’s time for a bit of DIY crafting, says this pattern that will show you how to transform a cardboard box, some paint sticks, jute rope, and a splash of hot glue into a beautiful basket that has its bottom two-thirds wrapped in the rope and the top section with the same rope but weaved between the sticks and topped off with a bit of burlap.
How to Make a Ruffled Burlap Tablecloth
Make your dining room table look like a feast in the late 19th-century aristocratic house with this simple but classy tablecloth that is made of burlap and long enough to cover the legs of the table with its long and wide ruffles that begin at the top edge on each side of the table.
Coffee sack purse
You don’t need expensive materials to make a fashionable accessory, here’s a purse with handles that you can make out of an old book, a burlap coffee sack, and a few tiny additions like the handles, and you’ll get a stylish purse that easily stands toe-to-toe with the experience store bought ones in every way.
Burlap Earring Holder DIY Tutorial
Forget about rummaging through those jewelry boxes until you find the earrings you need, now you can have them all on display and within reach on this useful and chic framed piece of burlap with decorative herringbone lines drawn on them, hanging on the wall next to your dresser.
Easy burlap shades
Those big pieces of burlap you have around can become amazing curtains with this pattern because the fabric does a great job of letting enough light through to keep your room from getting too dark but it won’t let anyone see inside despite it, just like your ideal curtains.
by Remodelista
Stunning Burlap and twine packaging
Make all the gifts you give to people a bit more special and personal with these wonderful present wraps you make from burlap and then decorate with other fabric cut into narrow straps as well as gorgeous little fluffy flowers out of fabric that you’ll glue on top and create the perfect gift wraps.
Stenciled Burlap Goodie Bags
Here’s an adorable little bag that you can use as a casual purse or a thoughtful gift bag, with its flat bottom, a relatively tight top that section that flares towards the bottom, two short handles, and a stencil decoration on the middle as the main feature that gives it a classy charm.
by Frugelegance
DIY No Sew Burlap Bedskirt Tutorial
Make sure your bed looks magnificent when and that its plain legs are hidden with this natural skirt that is made of burlap that has many ruffles you make by pinching the fabric at about an even distance from the next pinch and sewing it in place like that.
Rustic packaging – burlap and lace bag
Whether you sell items of small dimensions or just love storing your trinkets creatively, this fun take on small satchels could prove to be what you need, because this small burlap bag with a drawstring on top as closure and a piece of lace around its middle as decoration looks better than any satchel you could find and is completely natural.
by Livemaster
Burlap placemats
Simple, natural, and easy to make, but lovely nonetheless, these placemats are rectangular pieces of burlap with short fringes around their edges and personalized messages you write on them with a stencil and nothing more, yet they look wonderful on the dining room table.
Burlap storage bin
Keep your space organized and repurpose some of the fabrics you have with a splendid storage box that is big and rectangular, deep enough to hold anything from sewing tools to fabrics, has a handle on the side, a lined interior, and a small tag slot on its side so you know what you’re storing in it.
Burlap and ruffles ottoman
Breathe new life into your boring old ottoman as you use this pattern to make a simple but pretty new cover for it that is made of burlap, has a tight fit, and a finishing touch of a short contrasting ruffled skirt from a different fabric at the bottom.
Burlap headband holder
When you have many headbands and bows it can get hard to store them, but if you have this little guy, you can store them all together in one place and see each one clearly so you know which one will suit your outfit best, it’s extremely useful even though it’s just an oatmeal container covered with burlap and glued to a candle holder.
Burlap garland
When it’s time to decorate a room inside your house or even your backyard for a fun occasion like a party, you can’t miss if you decide to use a garland, and this garland is easy to make, costs almost nothing since burlap is cheap, and looks great with its wide shape with many large ruffles along its length.
Burlap lampshade
One great thing about burlap, besides the price tag, is how it can let light through but dim it just the right amount, and this pattern makes full use of it as it shows you how to turn a piece of burlap into a lampshade with some triangles on top that will dose the light and add a starry shadow to it.
DIY Polka Dot Burlap Curtains
Not a lot of room decor pieces are as elegant as long drapes, and now you can make some that are luxurious and affordable with this pattern that helps you turn burlap into long curtains that go from the ceiling to the floor, have contrasting ribbon ties at their middles, and are decorated with many fabric dots glued onto their entire surfaces and ruffled strips in three rows near the bottom.
Burlap and Metal Letter Wall Hanging
Decorate your house with a custom wall sign that says whatever you want it to, with the main body made of canvas covered with burlap, embellished with large metal letters and some branches you can pick up outside and glue to the burlap, finished with cutout leaves glued to the branch ends.
No-sew burlap owl
Everyone loves little DIY owls in any form, especially when you can whip them up in no time with almost no costs like these that you make by folding up pieces of burlap, gluing them in place, then decorating them with buttons for eyes and maybe some hanging loops to turn them into adorable keychains.
Anthropologie-inspired Ruffled Burlap Lamp
Give your lamp some new threads with this pattern that will help you make an affordable lampshade with nothing but burlap, hot glue, and a pair of scissors, together with this pattern and you’ll get a lamp cover with many ruffles on its entire outer surface.
Burlap Topiary Tree
Creative, cheap, beautiful, good for indoor and outdoor use, and lasting, that’s what this decorative synthetic tree is all about, with a base made of a plant pot with some Styrofoam and moss, a dowel for the tree trunk, and a large ball with Styrofoam and burlap ruffles over its surface as the top, leafy part of the tree.
No-sew burlap table runner
Jump to your nearest thrift store and grab a piece of burlap with some embellishment on it like polka dots and follow these instructions to whip up a lovely long rectangular table runner without sewing a thing, you’ll just do some ironing, thread pulling, and a bit of snipping with the scissors, no sewing needed!
You rock – burlap tic tac toe
Have a cute pocket game to play in the car or the bus with your friends with this pattern that shows you how to make a little burlap drawstring bag that has tic-tac-toe boars on the outside and little pebbles with O and X marks inside for you to play the game with!
Spring Monogrammed Wreath
Here’s a beautiful wreath that will cheer up anyone who knocks on your front door with its rolled-up wire that substitutes branches, a rectangular burlap-covered centerpiece with colored wooden shapes and a letter on it, and some flowers at the edges on the top, as well as decorative ribbons as a finishing touch.
Reversible burlap and lace table runner
Turn a piece of burlap into a long rectangular table runner that hangs off the edges of your dining table, has a ruffled lace skirt on its two short edges, a narrow lace stripe that runs along its entire length, and is reversible so you get two runners for the workload of one!
Burlap bunny bag
Treat yourself or someone you live with a new bag that’s environmentally friendly, affordable, and stylish since its wide rectangular body and the handles are made of burlap, while the decorative little bow under the handle is made of colorful spotted fabric, the bunny tail from yarn, with the bunny silhouette colored onto the burlap.
by Purelykatie
Burlap pencil holder
Don’t throw away those root beer tin cans just yet because this pattern allows you to turn them into creative pencil holders as you slice off their top and cover them with burlap, then complete their look with some embellishments like fabric flowers, tiny beads, and a bow!
DIY burlap curtains
For those of you who prefer curtains in your house but don’t like the ones that have hanging rings or hooks, here comes a simple but practical pattern that helps you turn a piece of burlap in your preferred curtain length into great curtains that slide onto the holder and let through just the right amount of light inside.
DIY Floral Burlap Clutch
Your ordinary piece of burlap can easily become a classy fashion accessory if you have this pattern around as it helps you make a lovely envelope clutch purse with a short closure flap that is decorated with a fabric flower and some branches and leaves around it.
DIY Mason Jar Lamp
Freshen up your favorite lamp with new threads for it in the form of this easy-to-make lampshade that is made of burlap so it will let through enough light and has two dark stripes as decorations, one near the top of the lamp and the other near its bottom.
DIY burlap wreaths
Here comes a fun four-in-one pattern that will allow you to make beautiful wreaths from burlap, one that is smooth and simple, one that is made of many strips of burlap joined into a puffy wreath, one that has gathered burlap threaded onto a wire, and one with many ruffles that form a circle.
Bring those huntsman cabin vibes into your home with this splendid banner that has many triangular pieces of burlap threaded onto a string and decorated with motifs like a deer head, some contrasting wild berry and leaf shapes, and small dots on the burlap base.
by Beckiadams
Burlap bunny ear napkin rings
An elegant dining table isn’t complete with neatly folded napkins, but the trouble with them is that they tend to unfold, unless you have these wonderful little burlap ties with bunny ears that will keep the napkins in any shape you want them to be, ready for your esteemed guests!
Burlap fringe coasters
Make a set of brand-new coasters for yourself as you use this pattern to cut out square pieces of burlap, create fringes on their edges, and join them with slightly smaller contrasting squares that will go on their top sides and keep those glasses from sliding away.
Huge painted burlap bow
Christmas or not, it’s always nice to have some decorations around the house like this adorable giant bow that is made of burlap with polygon arrows stenciled onto them, as well as little decorative berries set on both sides of a little snowflake in the center of the bow.
by Madincrafts
Now you have many ideas on how to create something beautiful out of affordable burlap even though the material seems a bit unattractive at first. Which one is your favorite? Do you know some fun burlap projects that aren’t on this list? Tell us in the comments below, your feedback is precious! And feel free to subscribe to the mailing list to get notifications about new posts like this one. Enjoy your crafting sessions!