Do you have some windows that need a little somethin, somethin. My family room windows did. I debated quite a long time on different ideas and I couldn’t quite figure out what I wanted until now.
I love burlap. I love the rustic feel and how inexpensive it is. It can be a little messy, but nothing this gal can’t handle.
To soften my burlap I wash it three times using laundry detergent, a little bleach, and some fabric softener in the rinse cycle. I also dry between each wash. I also only wash a couple of yards of burlap at a time.
Disclaimer – The burlap will shed quite a lot in your washer, but a quick wipe of the inside each time will take care to not clog the washer. Also, the edges will fray and I don’t trim between washes.
When it’s complete this is what I have; nice workable (less smelly) burlap.
At this point I measure my windows and cut my burlap the width of the window by about 30 inches. To create a pretty even edge pull a strand of burlap at the point you want to cut and then cut along that line. Once cut I pulled a few additional threads to create a frayed edge.
Next, I iron the burlap using a hot steam iron running it slowly over the fabric to press. Fold the burlap in half making a 15 inch valance. Using a tension rod found at Walmart I hung the burlap over the rod evenly and hung it in the window.
That’s it. Now to repeat for two other windows.
I think I still may do a little tweaking by adding an iron on vintage print to the burlap, but for now I’m going to live with it for a little while and then decide.
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