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How to Make a Hand-Painted Burlap Table Runner
Rustic burlap is given new life as a sophisticated holiday table runner with the addition of pleated trim and hand-painted details.
Holiday Table With Handmade Burlap Runner
Materials Needed:
- burlap (enough yardage to run table length, plus 20")
- white cotton twill (same yardage as burlap)
- iron
- ironing board
- white all-purpose thread
- 1 yard white pleated trim
- scissors
- yardstick
- white acrylic paint
- painter's tape
- 1.0 liner brush
- size 6 flat artist brush
- "Joy" stencil (optional)
Measure and Cut Fabric
Measure then cut burlap and white cotton twill to 22 inches wide by table length plus 20 inches long. The additional 20 inches of length allows for a 10-inch overhang on both table ends.
Sew and Press Runner
Place cut burlap on top of cut twill, right sides together and edges lined up. Pin in place. Sew sides of runner together, leaving ends open (Image 1). Turn runner right side out and press sewn edges (Image 2).
Sew Twill to a Burlap Holiday Runner
Place cut burlap on top of cut twill, right sides together and edges lined up. Pin in place. Sew sides of runner together, leaving ends open.
Fold and Press Ends
Fold ends of runner under and press closed (Images 1 and 2). Make sure burlap and twill line up. Repeat on other end.
Fold Twill and Press Close for Burlap Table Runner
Fold ends of runner under and press closed. Make sure burlap and twill line up. Repeat on other end.
Attach Folded Twill to Burlap Runner
Fold ends of runner under and close using an iron. Make sure burlap and twill line up. Repeat on other end.
Sew Pleated Trim
Cut pleated trim to exact width of runner (Image 1). Insert trim into open end and pin in place (Image 2). Repeat on other end. Sew trim into position by stitching a line right on fold of burlap, then stitch a second line 1/4 inch in (Image 3).
Pin Pleated Trim to Burlap Runner
After cutting pleated trim to the exact width of runner, insert trim into open end and pin in place.
Sew Pleated Trim to a Burlap Runner
Sew trim into position by stitching a line right on fold of burlap, then stitch a second line 1/4 inch in from fold.
Paint Stripes
Using painter's tape, mask off two stripes approximately 1/4 inch wide (Images 1 and 2). Brush on white acrylic paint with a size 6 artist flat brush, using a dry-brush technique to prevent paint from bleeding under tape (Image 3). Tip: To dry-brush, load paint onto brush and blot on paper towel to remove most of the paint. Remove tape immediately (Image 4).
Brush Paint Onto a Burlap Runner
Brush on white acrylic paint with a size 6 artist flat brush, using a dry-brush technique to prevent paint from bleeding under tape.
Apply Paint and Remove Tape from Burlap Runner
Use a dry-brush technique to prevent paint from bleeding under tape. To dry-brush, load paint onto brush and blot on paper towel to remove most of the paint. Remove tape immediately.
Paint Lettering
Lettering can be painted freehand or with the aid of a stencil. If using a stencil, tape it into desired position and lightly paint lettering with 1.0 liner brush (Images 1 and 2). Remove stencil and paint over lettering a second time to strengthen the lettering (Image 3). Repeat on other side of runner, if desired. Allow paint to dry. Press runner prior to use. Spot clean stains when needed.
Position the Stencil on a Burlap Runner
Lettering can be painted freehand or with the aid of a stencil. If using a stencil, tape it into desired position and lightly paint lettering with 1.0 liner brush.
Use a Stencil to Create Holiday Burlap Runner
Lettering can be painted freehand or with the aid of a stencil. If using a stencil, tape it into desired position and lightly paint lettering with 1.0 liner brush.
Add Finishing Painting Touches to Burlap Runner
After painting, remove stencil and paint over lettering a second time to strengthen the lettering. Repeat on other side of runner, if desired. Allow paint to dry. Press runner prior to use. Spot clean stains when needed.
