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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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!