Sacking in a modern interior: 50 original DIY home decoration photos

At first glance, burlap seems very rough andunpleasant material. Many modern people perceive it as an integral part of rural life. But if you want to breathe originality into your interior, then with a creative approach you can get interior decorations from burlap. Let's learn how to combine it correctly and make original things for the home from it.Roman burlap curtains

What can be done from burlap

If you want to refresh your boring home interior, then burlap is the ideal material for the job. With its help you can make:

• curtains;
• napkins;
• tablecloths;
• crafts and decorations;
• furniture covers and much more.

Burlap has many advantages:

• availability;
• fortress;
• cheapness;
• universality;
• wear resistance;
• durability;
• environmental friendliness;
• ease of use.

The material is made from coarse bastfibers that are obtained from hemp, jute or flax. The weave of the fibers is rough and clearly visible. Burlap can be found in several shades, ranging from light brown tones to the color of dark coffee. More DIY ideas.Burlap fiber close up Material ininterior of the house will give warmth and peace to those around you. Daily contact with natural fabric will restore the nervous system and improve your mood. With all its advantages, there are also some disadvantages, but there are not many of them:

• the material gives a strong shrinkage, therefore, before use, it must be washed in water and dried;
• at the place of cut, the fabric crumbles, so you need to take the material with a margin and immediately process the edges;
• can not be used in rooms with high humidity, so the fabric begins to rot.

As you can see, there are not so many disadvantages. If used correctly, you will not even encounter them.Wedding Ring Pillow

How to use burlap

Burlap can be used in large quantities to imitate a village dwelling. And in some cases it is enough to place accents in the room in the form of:

• decorative pillows;
• lampshades;
• stitched soft toys;
• covers for pots with indoor plants.

In the most daring interiors, burlap is used as wallpaper.

Overview of stylish interiors using burlap

Most often, burlap is used to recreate the following styles:

• African;
• Moroccan;
• country;
• provence.

Due to its simplicity and original texture, it can also be used to decorate the following styles:

• loft;
• minimalism;
• eco style.

The only thing this natural material is not compatible with is the high-tech style. To make burlap look more stylish, you can use the following decorative elements:

• lace, braid, satin ribbons, beads and beads, hand embroidery;
• wood, glass, forged metal;
• any other material is turquoise, purple and raspberry color.

Now let's take a closer look at what products you can make from burlap with your own hands.Decorative burlap bags

DIY burlap curtains

If you are looking for a simple way to decorate your windows,but at the same time an interesting material, then it is worth stopping at burlap. For a classic style, curtains should be chosen long "to the floor". Despite the dense texture of burlap, it lets in sunlight well and at the same time hides the room from prying eyes from the street. As curtain grabs, you can use a rope, a tourniquet, a string or large beads.Burlap Curtains for Living Room For the originalappearance, burlap curtains can be gathered with decorative grabs. Short curtains will help to add playfulness and coquetry to the room. The most fashionable of them are considered to be those with frills. This option is suitable for both the kitchen and the bedroom or hallway.Curtain tiebacks are usually chosen for the living roomformal attire for windows, so here in addition to the curtains themselves you can also make lambrequins. All this in combination with light and flowing tulle will make the room interesting and rich. In more detail, various types of curtains can be seen in the photo below. Read also: 

Covers for furniture and pillows from burlap

Burlap is used not only for sewing curtains. This material makes excellent covers for chairs, upholstered furniture and pillows. The following can be used as decorations:

• satin or lace bows;
• embroidered unpretentious patterns;
• beads.

For sewing creative furniture covers, designersIt is recommended to use used burlap, on which some seals, inscriptions, etc. may remain. This will emphasize the vintage style. Burlap covers are made only for decorative pillows. Regardless of the fact that the material breathes well, it pricks, which can cause irritation on sensitive skin. It is quite easy to care for the products. The main thing is to know some nuances:

• burlap is subject to severe shrinkage;
• you can wash the fabric only by hand washing in cold water;
• Avoid contamination on various jewelry.

Otherwise it fits perfectly. It is considered elastic, irons well and does not wrinkle much.

Napkins, tablecloths and other pleasant things for the kitchen from burlap

You can sew beautiful tablecloths from burlap,which can decorate any festive table. You can sew a tablecloth, combining coarse fibers of natural material with light and delicate lace. There are options for tablecloths with frills, which use burlap of different shades. In addition to tablecloths, you can make other thingsdecorations, such as napkins. Such items are used to decorate the table. Each napkin can have its own original hand-embroidered pattern. A contrasting satin ribbon is best suited as decoration. It is both practical and beautiful. It is best to make a set for the kitchen at once:

• chair covers;
• curtains;
• tablecloth with napkins.

In addition, many needlewomen make the following items from burlap for the kitchen:

• potholders;
• aprons;
• jewelry for cans with spices and cereals;
• decor for cutlery.

All this together creates the illusion of rural life. It promotes harmonious living in your own house or apartment.Burlap Apron

Workshop for beginners: we sew a tablecloth from burlap in two hours

This lesson will be dedicated to beginnersneedlewomen who are just mastering the art of sewing. In the future, this method can be used to make not only tablecloths, but also napkins and decorative towels to decorate the kitchen.Narrow tablecloth with lace decor For work you need to prepare the following materials and tools:

• burlap cut;
• thread;
• sewing machine;
• accessories for cutting and sewing: scissors, crayon, ruler, pins;
• decorative elements at will;
• iron.

Before work, carefully think over the appearance of the tablecloth. Decide on its length, and then you can start working. Here are step-by-step instructions:

Measurement. Take measurements from the table and determine how long the overhang of the tablecloth will be. Be sure to consider the allowance on each side, which will be equal to 5 cm.

Cut it. Spread the burlap. Take the necessary measurements and cut.

Bending corners. Flip the fabric face down. We bend each side, pin it with a French pin and iron it. We make a neat seam on a typewriter.

Dressing. For jewelry, you can use everything that is at hand or leave it as it is. From this, she will not lose her chic.

Table napkin with ruffles

Decor for the holidays and just for the soul

You can make original decorations for Christmas or New Year from burlap. These can be:

• wreaths for the door;
• boots for sweets;
• Christmas decorations;
• fairy lights.

For example, in order to make it from burlapto make a Christmas tree toy, you should first cut out two identical elements using a template. Then sew both halves together and stuff the toy with synthetic padding (foam rubber) through the hole left. Next, decorate each side of the toy; beads, buttons, ribbons, snowflakes and spruce branches are suitable as decoration. You get a voluminous New Year's craft. In this way, you can make any toy. We also suggest reading aboutDo-it-yourself Christmas tree toy made of burlap You can also make the following from such an ordinary and nondescript material at first glance:

• Easter baskets;
• hearts for Valentine's Day.

DIY Easter Bunnies from Burlap Burlap has become a popular wedding decoration. Among the little things for the home, burlap is used to decorate:

• photo frames;
• Paintings;
• fixtures;
• candlesticks;
• vases;
• sew soft toys.

Wedding scrapbook from burlap, decorated with beads As you can see, there are many creative ideas, even more burlap. Decorate your home with love with your own hands. We also recommend viewing:

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