DIY Seamed Burlap Tablecloth

BurlapFabric.com provided the burlap needed for this DIY seamed burlap tablecloth but I did not receive further compensation for this post and all opinions are my own.

I’ve been wanting a burlap tablecloth that I can throw on the table and use for a hundred different occasions.  I love the rustic look of burlap and it’s so versatile for any type of tablescape.  I stitched this simple DIY seamed burlap tablecloth in less than an hour and I love the look of it.  The seams add a bit of texture and tailoring but it’s still simple enough that it can be used with any style.

I received a large roll of burlap from BurlapFabric.com and my mind was spinning with ideas for using it.

Just looking at the BurlapFabric.com website gets my heart racing.  Colored burlap, coffee bags, jute webbing … it’s a rustic paradise.

I decided to use this roll to make a simple tablecloth {easy enough for the beginner sewer} that has clean lines with a somewhat tailored appearance.  In keeping with my shabby style, I left the edges raw but they could easily be finished with a simple hem if you prefer that look.

This tablecloth covers the top of my dining room table but leaves a thin border along the edges.  {I didn’t want the burlap to hang over the edges because I’ll typically place another cloth under this one to add some color and texture.}

To make the tablecloth, I cut pieces of burlap that were five inches in width {I was using a burlap roll so the pieces are twelve inches across}.  I cut thirteen pieces altogether which covers my table plus allows for a serged seam allowance.  You’ll want to figure out your own calculations to fit your table.

I also cut two long strips of burlap to run down either side of the table {I cut these about 65 inches each but ended up trimming them after I had finished sewing the middle piece}.

I stitched the five inch pieces together, side by side …

… and then pressed each seam open.

When all the seams were pressed, I stitched the long pieces of burlap down either side of the seamed middle section.

I trimmed the edges where they overlapped a bit and then stitched a straight stitch around the outer edge of the whole thing to decrease fraying.  {I like some fraying which is why I left the edges raw.}

I’m so happy with the way this tablecloth turned out.  I’ll be using it for Thanksgiving and again at Christmas {won’t it look cute paired with red and white accessories?} and probably a pile of occasions in between.

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