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Bridging the decorating gap between Halloween and Christmas can be tricky! But, it isn’t impossible! Creating a table runner using burlap is a step in the right direction. Not only is burlap easy to find, it’s very inexpensive. In a matter of minutes, you can have your very own DIY 30-minute Burlap Table Runner!
Create A DIY Burlap Table Runner In 30 Minutes
This table runner is easy to make, and you won’t even have to pull out your sewing machine or iron.
For this project you will need:
- burlap (enough to extend the length of your table plus a little extra to hang off the sides by about a foot)
- ribbon (enough to stretch the perimeter of your table runner)
- no sew fabric fuse tape (enough to stretch the perimeter of your table runner)
- scissors
- tape measure
To begin, measure the length of your table, and also how long you would like your runner to hang off of your table. Then, add your measurements together. My table was 4 feet long and I wanted the runner to hang off of the sides of my table by one foot. So, my grand total was 6 feet long. Decide how wide you want your table runner to be. I decided I wanted mine to be one foot wide.
Next, measure out the length and width of your table runner. Before you cut your burlap, pull the string closest to your measurement and yank it out of the weave of your burlap. This leaves a nice line for you to follow along so you don’t cut crooked!
Then, pull off the first 4 to 5 strings on each side of your burlap to create a fringe edge. This gives your table runner a finished appearance without sewing.
Next, using your ribbon—measure out and eyeball about how much ribbon you will need for the first side of your table runner.
Place the fabric fuse tape on the back of your ribbon and cut to the length that you need.
Then, remove the backing off of the fuse tape so that you have a perfect ribbon “sticker” that you created to stick onto your burlap!
Next, place your ribbon “sticker” into place and firmly press to adhere to your burlap.
Continue this process on all sides until your burlap runner is complete!
To finish the edges, simply stick one ribbon “sticker” on top of the bottom ribbon “sticker” and press.
A DIY 30-minute Burlap Table Runner is a simple and quick way to dress up any space!
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That is such a simple, fantastic way to dress up a table. I’ve been considering a table runner that would fit in nicely with my orange/fall coloured diningroom and this fits the bill perfectly! I’m going to have to go shopping for some burlap…
Can’t wait to check some of these recipes and craft ideas!
Thank you for hosting! Have a wonderful weekend!
I love the DIY Burlap Runner! Thanks so much for the par-tay!!
xoxo,
Tanya
http://www.twelveoeightblog.com/
I love this, it’s a classic and simple to do, thanks for sharing and hosting the link up.
The table runner looks like a fun and easy project 🙂
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Where was this blog post when I was planning my wedding! 😉 Finally an easy tutorial on how to make a burlap runner. I definitely pinned this so I can reference it later.
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I have always loved the rustic look of burlap. Very nice runner. Thank you also for hosting the linkup!
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Beautiful and simple. I love the “pull the string” tip as that really does help when cutting burlap! Have a beautiful day. Thanks for hosting.
The burlap table runner tutorial is awesome — love it! Thanks for the party! 🙂
thank you , so detailed, love burlap, so rustic 🙂
I am loving the burlap table runner. 😉
Thanks for hosting! Can’t wait for Saturday’s “mini” bloggy boot camp!
Burlap is perfect for November fall decor. 🙂 And…if we choose to have a more natural earthy Christmas decor… a lovely runner like this puts us ahead of schedule… Yay! Thanks for the great tut!
Hope your November is off to an extraordinary start!
Thanks for hosting, ladies! Boy those friendship bracelets bring back memories! I remember making tons of them while at camp.