BURLAP PILLOWS

We made burlap pillows for Christmas gifts this year. You can find burlap pillows everywhere now. They are even using old burlap sacks to make pillows that have cool designs on them. We used stencils and fabric paint to make our designs. First...

Cut the fabric to the desired length/width to fit the size pillow you would like. We used 18"x12". We backed the burlap with canvas for added integrity. Sew the canvas to the burlap.

Then you can cut the burlap close to the canvas once you have sewed it. If you skip this step the burlap will unravel on you quick. Sew three sides of the pillow inside out (canvas side showing). Flip the pillow right side out then....



Iron it flat....

Then stencil the desired design. With fabric paint.

Let it dry. Don' think perfection with the paint.
The look you are going for is rustic.

Then you want to stuff the pillow with a filler and sew the bottom. That quick and easy you can have a cute decorative pillow. We found the burlap at Hobby Lobby they also have it at Tony's Fabrics. Great for yourself or to give as a... wedding gift... house warming gift or birthday!