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March 13, 2016 by: sewwhatalicia

Burlap Table Runner

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Burlap Table Runner

This burlap table runner is a great project for beginners! It is a fun way to add some cute details to your table and it is so quick and easy that you can make one for every season!

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Burlap Table Runner

March is here! If you are in the Facebook Sewing School group then you know that this month we are making a table runner for sewing school! Spoiler alert…next month we are going to work on a tote! So let’s dive right in shall we??

Supplies:

Burlap (<—-that links to a fun printed burlap) you need 2 yards.

Backing fabric 2 yards

Black Rick Rack two packages of 2.5 yards

Instructions:

I cut my fabric to measure 20×50, I measured my table and that was the size that I thought would look good. This can be adjusted easily so measure your table and cut the fabric a different size if you think that would fit better. I cut the black backing fabric first and then used it as a template for the burlap. Cut them both to exactly the same size.

Burlap Table Runner | www.sewwhatalicia.com

Once you have cut the two pieces to the right size fold them so that half of the corners are all lined up as shown below.

Burlap Table Runner | www.sewwhatalicia.com

Then we are going to round the edges to make the finished piece crisper and sharper looking. Use something round to trace a circle, I like to use a paper plate because I can cut around it with my rotary cutter without worrying about damaging it. You can also just trace with a marker or crayon and then cut on the line.

Burlap Table Runner | www.sewwhatalicia.com

Take the piece you trimmed off the first corners and use it as a template to cut the other side.

Burlap Table Runner | www.sewwhatalicia.com

Now you should have all the corners rounded.

Burlap Table Runner | www.sewwhatalicia.com

We are going to line the two pieces up right sides together. Pin all the way around.

Burlap Table Runner | www.sewwhatalicia.com

Sew 1/4″ from the edge the entire way around. EXCEPT for an area along one side that is 8 or 9 inches long. Look below…

Burlap Table Runner | www.sewwhatalicia.com

Now reach your hand through that hole that you left and pull the fabric out until all the fabric is right side out and the seam is inside. Press the fabric side (not the burlap side!) and make the seam lie as flat as you can. Pin the opening closed. Sew the opening closed as close to the edge as possible. Then we are going to start adding the rick rack to the edge. Burlap Table Runner | www.sewwhatalicia.com

You can pin the rick rack in place or line it up as you sew. Once the rick rack is sewn around the entire piece you are all done! Quick and easy project!!

Burlap Table Runner | www.sewwhatalicia.com

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  1. pageflutter says

    March 14, 2016 at 7:25 am

    Cute project, Alicia! I love the way burlap looks in a table setting. 🙂

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:26 am

      Thanks!! I can’t believe how quick and easy it was!!

      Reply
  2. KreativK says

    April 9, 2016 at 12:09 am

    Oh what a cute table runner! I like using table runners because they are not covering the whole table, just perfect for that little touch of fabric! I’m think i’d be able to make one of these, you made a great tutorial here! Thank you for linking up at Sweet Inspiration!

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  3. acraftymix says

    April 9, 2016 at 1:36 am

    Love how it turned out <3

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  4. Diane Bicjan says

    January 8, 2021 at 8:58 am

    Beautiful. But the link to the printed burlap fabric doesn’t work. Would you check it out and fix if possible?

    Reply
    • sewwhatalicia says

      February 20, 2021 at 8:03 am

      Fixed! Sorry about that!!

      Reply

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