A couple of weeks ago I was watching the Potato Sack episode of Project Runway. What struck me about this particularchallenge (other than the amazing dresses that a couple of the designers came up with), was how incredibly the burlap sacks took dye.
It got me thinking, “I’ve got burlap. I’ve got dye. How can I apply the Project Runway challenge to a project that anyone can make?” What I came up with is a simple, zippy bag dyed a brilliant red & stenciled with a melting heart. It’s great for keeping supplies in, and would make a perfect V-day gift for anyone who, well, has something that needs holdin’. Here’s how to make your own!
In a large pot or stainless steel sink, mix 4 Tbsp salt and 1 package of Tulip Fabric Dye into 1 gallon of STEAMING HOT water.
Submerge burlap into dye mixture. Let sit for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Rinse with cold water. Wash with mild soap and water.
Machine or hang dry. Press.
How-To Stencil on Burlap
Measure 2″-2 1/2″ from top edge of fabric; place stencil.
Using a sponge brush, blot Paint Tagger inside of stencil. Let dry. Remove Stencil.
How-To Make Zippy Bag
With right-sides together, fold burlap in half, lengthwise. Using a 1/4″ seam allowance, sew sides. Repeat for lining fabric.
Turn burlap pouch right-side out. Fold top edge under 1″; press. Set aside.
Leaving lining pouch wrong-side out, fold top edge over 1″; press.
Pin zipper to folded top edge of lining. If your zipper’s a bit too long, leave the tail end dangling off fabric. Unzip and sew, using a zipper foot and 1/8″ seam allowance.
Insert lining into burlap pouch. Tuck excess zipper tail in between lining and burlap. Using 1/8″ seam allowance, top stitch lining (with zipper) to burlap.
So I realize you posted this a long time ago, but have recently been sewing with burlap and wanted to dye mine, & found this when googling it! 🙂 I loved that dyed burlap on PR last season–it was beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial. Jess
i googled how to dye burlap, like jessica, and your post came up! thanks for the info, and thanks google for finding- you are bookmarked as one of my favorite blogs. go vickie!
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The March YarnYAY! Box crochet project is 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵, a crochet, boomerang shawlette. The shape is more commonly seen in knitted pieces, but I love it because if you want the piece to be larger, you just keep working it in the established pattern.
𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵 is worked with a sweet, as-to-go edging and optional, appliquéd, chain-florets. I designed it to be worn as shown here, scarf-style, but with the option to go full-shawl. You do you!
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘆𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 — 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿 — 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗬𝗔𝗬! 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝘅 (𝘁𝗮𝗽, 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗬𝗔𝗬.𝗰𝗼𝗺)
MODEL FUN FACT:
The gorgeous human modeling this shawlette, Kat Roberts, was the main featured young woman (swipe to see) in the infamous 1992, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog video “Nothing But a G Thang”. That video didn’t age well, but man, she sure did! 🤩
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Great bag…I love burlap and love finding creative ideas to work with it. Thanks for putting this out there!
That color of dye is AMAZING!
~Ali
So I realize you posted this a long time ago, but have recently been sewing with burlap and wanted to dye mine, & found this when googling it! 🙂 I loved that dyed burlap on PR last season–it was beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial. Jess
You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂
i googled how to dye burlap, like jessica, and your post came up! thanks for the info, and thanks google for finding- you are bookmarked as one of my favorite blogs. go vickie!