Thursday, September 2, 2010

Burlap Curtains

I have been looking and looking for some fabric for the curtains in our living room. I have scoured Hobby Lobby and Target and have not been able to find anything that fits my vision or my budget so... I was very inspired by The Nester's curtains, they are fabulous! But I needed six panels and that equals a lot of money, so I decided I would do something with burlap. I have been wanting to jump on this band wagon but have not found exactly how to incorporate into our new house. This is what I came up with...

I used 7 yards of burlap
2 cans of espresso spray paint
poster board (stencil)

First, I cut my fabric into the panels that I needed.

I cut out my stencil with the poster board. My stripes are about 4 inches long.

Spray paint the entire panel and let dry



Then I sewed up all the rough edges and here you go!

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12 comments:

  1. Hyphen InteriorsMarch 22, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Great risk! I love the template that you made - much better than taping! I hate taping. They look great!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I second Hyphen, what a great idea to make a template instead of tape. Love the rich dark stripes!

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  3. RachelleMarch 22, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    What a great idea to make a template! They match your blog! :) Love it!

    xo

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  4. JennMarch 22, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    These are amazing! I love burlap. I too have spray painted stripes onto fabric to make curtains ... I just couldn't find the right stripe at fabric stores. I was completely freaked out the whole time I was painting, but the little curtain turned out so cute! Don't you love it when risks work out?? :)

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  5. JessicaMarch 22, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    i love these! i love nester's curtains and these are a fun interpretation! you are bold! i have seen a lot of people painting fabric lately. it makes me want to try it! i am a little scared and am not sure what i would paint.. perhaps i will start with a pillow haha. i love the stencil too, good thinking!

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  6. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Cute! I was thinking of making some burlap curtains, but was concerned about the shedding(and what they'd do to my sewing machine!)...any thoughts on this?

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  7. Joy ManolerosMarch 22, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    These are AWESOME!!!!!!!! I would have never thought of it! Clapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclap!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. DIYbyDesignMarch 22, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Those came out really great. I love the bold stripes. I am your latest follower. I would love for you to come and check out my blog and follow me back at www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much.

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  9. Lisa @ Shine Your LightMarch 22, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    They look fabulous!!! I have painted on curtain panels too and think it's a great way to get the look you want! Love the brown on burlap combo!

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  10. LoriMarch 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Those look amazing! I did some burlap curtains as well and I think I like yours even better! Great job!

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  11. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    this is wonderful! great idea! It came out perfect!

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  12. MomHomeGuide.comNovember 30, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Your curtains are fantastic! I am hoping to make burlap curtains for a bathroom in my home, and would love to add an espresso accent, so this idea is perfect! Thanks for the post.

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