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Got Fabric:
I love the simple things in life.
And what could be more simple than to gather some burlap and sew
some circles of
fabric to make this trendy chic burlap table runner.
How to Make a Shabby Chic Burlap Table
Runner with Rosettes
(This shabby chic burlap table runner
is quick and easy to sew.)
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Measure and cut the
burlap the size you want your table runner to be. Burlaps frays
very quickly and easily so the first thing you want to do once
your table runner is cut out, is zig-zag stitch the edges of
your runner. Use a tight zig-zag stitch, this will hold the
edges of your fabric together and they will not fray.
You can use a thread color that
matches the burlap, or be creative and use a contrasting color
that will match your decor. |
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Now
let's make the rosette. Trace a circle twice the size you want
your rosette to be. (Twice the size, because once you sew
your rosette it shrinks to half the size.) I used a cup and saucer plate for my
rosettes. |
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Hand
sew a baste or running stitch around the outer edge of the
circle. |
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As you hand sew
around the outer edge pull your thread gently and you will see a
rosette starting to form. |
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Once you have sewn
all the way around use your fingers and thumbs to manipulate the
rosette until it is the way you like it. Tie a knot or two to
hold it in place. Cut your thread. |
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Now it's time to
have fun trying different ideas to decorate your fabric rosette.
For this one I added another piece of fabric in the center and
then a blue button. |
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For this one I just
cut a circle from a decorative piece of cardstock paper and hot
glued it on. The ideas are
endless!
Once your rosette is completely
ready, sew or hot glue it to one corner of your table runner.
Once again, be creative. You can add it to opposite ends, all
four ends, sew a row of rosettes at one end. Be creative and
make your own look! |
XOXO,
Ashley |
