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I recently decided to make another pair of no sew DIY burlap curtains for our foyer. Last week I started emptying out the foyer and making way for spring and summer decor. I loved the the sand colored burlap curtains so much that I made for our family room that I decided to purchase white burlap and embellish with twisted sisal roping.
This past weekend, we removed everything and I began painting the white shingles a light gray color. I removed all the hardware and re-hung rods as close to the ceiling as possible.
These burlap curtains were ridiculously easy and inexpensive to make. Eight dollars a panel to be exact! Be sure to check out our tutorial on how to make these no sew burlap curtains. The tutorial link is at the bottom of the post. These curtains are white burlap with twisted sisal roping as a fun polka dot embellishment that I think coordinates nicely with the stone walls.
I used stitch witchery to fold a 5 inch hem along the top and a 4″ hem along the bottom. I left the sides “as is” because I wanted the fray look. You can hem the sides about 1 inch if you prefer. I used 3.5 yards of fabric per panel. The stitch witchery is perfect for no sew projects and irons on easily.
The twisted sisal roping was a last minute thought. I had some left over sisal roping from our DIY candle holder project so I decided to create circles and glued them randomly on the curtain panels. You can see below, this was a very simple process.
The key to wrapping the sisal and keeping it tight is to wrap it first into a circle and then take your glue gun and glue every inch or two. Be sure to glue the ends so they do not fray. I hot glued these guys to the curtain panels after I hung them. So simple! Here is the DIY candle holder that I shared with you last week.
Here is another shot with the lantern. I made a seat cushion with the remaining fabric from our HGTV pillow and zipper project from a few weeks ago. I love how the pillow fabric and burlap look together.
Here is our family room with the sand colored burlap curtains I made.
No sew DIY burlap curtains are such an easy and inexpensive way to add texture to a room while allowing the natural light to filter through. Do you see our little red DIY planter chair on the other side of the glass? Strategically placed right? {smiling} I am still working on the rest of the space and hope to share the entire makeover soon!
Love these burlap curtains? Be sure to check out our full tutorial on how to make these using stitch witchery.
Looking for a DIY curtain rod tutorial, check this one out!
Angela says
Your space is looking fabulous! Love the white burlap for summer!!! Can’t wait to see it all done!~~Angela
Jessica Bruno says
Thank you Angela!
kristin says
The curtains are just gorgeous!!!! I don’t think I have ever seen white burlap and I am loving it!!!
XO
Kristin
Jessica Bruno says
I don’t think it’s common but I was happy to find it at our local Joann’s 🙂
Rachel says
I LOVE the white burlap! Did you get it at Michael’s too?
Jessica Bruno says
I got it at Joann Fabrics 🙂
Lauren @momhomeguide says
Very cute! I love burlap! I recently made a burlap table runner (that I embellished with ribbon and felt craft buttons) for my home’s very long kitchen table. I liked the project so much that I made another one as a gift for today’s teacher appreciation luncheon at my kids’ school. The school nurse won the table runner and loves it!
Sandra says
These are awesome. Great job!
Sandra
Danielle says
Very sweet!
ValenzMom a/k/a Helen says
I’ve never seen white burlap either. It is very pretty! I really love the sisal rope circles you embellished the curtains with, too. So clever! We’re moving at the end of the month and I was already considering using burlap to make curtains for our new living room – now you’ve got me thinking about looking for white instead. Decisions, decisions!
colette says
I am in the process of making burlap curtains per your tutorial. I just have one question… how do you get rid of the burlap smell? Like you, we have a lot of windows to cover and the smell is pretty overwhelming. I have heard that leaving them outside for a few days may work… have you tried that? Also, how do you get them to lay so nicely (not “poofy” at the bottom)? Thanks!!
Jessica Bruno says
I actually spray water on the entire piece of burlap and then iron (set on high). That really helps get rid of the smell. For me anyway. I have 10 panels hanging in my family room (with burlap) and the smell was gone after one day but I sprayed them with water and ironed immediately. I use clothes pins and pin the insides (at the top near the rod) and spray lightly with water (they will dry by the next day and remove the pins). The water and pins together held over night, create a nice crease at the top which makes them hang nicely at the bottom. Good luck and send me some pictures if you make some!
Eileen says
Love these Jessica- great job!
Do you have any idea if burlap is considered a good outdoor curtain fabric? I have been looking for a cost-effective solution for our patio and wonder if burlap is the way to go!
Jessica Bruno says
Hi, I don’t think burlap would be that great outside. Although, it’s light weight, it would probably dry quickly. It’s very inexpensive so worst case you toss it if you don’t like it 🙂
Brenda says
I love the curtains! Great idea! Can you tell me about the basket with the mirrored tray? That is a great idea. How did you do this?
Thanks so much!
Jessica Bruno says
Hi, the basket is from Home Goods and I just placed a bucket (upside down) inside the basket and placed the tray on top. The tray is from Target and they are on clearance right now! 🙂
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
You had me at no sew – these are fabulous! Sharing on my FB page right now!
Kelly
Jessica Bruno says
awww thanks Kelly 🙂
Laura @ Finding Home says
Love these – too cute – pinning too!!! Take care, Laura