Drop cloths (AKA painter’s tarps) are one of those inexpensive materials that are extremely versatile. They can be used when painting to protect your floor and furniture, or they can be cut and sewn into a number of cute projects! Drop cloths are really the perfect blank canvas for budget decorating projects! I’ve gathered 10 of my favorite easy drop cloth projects to help inspire you to use this versatile cloth in your home! FYI I used drop cloths to make my first (and last) slipcover which you can see here. So glad I did it with such inexpensive material… [Read More]
DIY Saturday – Drop Cloth Numbered Napkins
Happy Weekend Everyone! We switched to cloth napkins a while ago. It’s just less expensive than buying paper and more environmentally friendly. Here’s a great tutorial on how to make some pretty ones out inexpensive drop cloths that you would buy at any big box store from Cottage In The Oaks. Drop Cloth Numbered Napkins Supplies: 1 large drop cloth {can be purchased from any home improvement store} laser transfer paper (or you could probably use the Citra Solv Transfer Method) computer/printer sewing machine matching thread Directions: See the tutorial for how to make these napkins at Cottage In The… [Read More]
DIY Saturday: Make A Drop Cloth Rug
Happy Weekend Everyone! Making your own rug from inexpensive drop cloths is such a great idea! You can personalize them in the colors and designs that work for your home. Here’s a great tutorial that shows you how. How To Make A Stenciled Drop Cloth Rug. Supplies: Drop cloth cut to the size you need A roll of cabinet liner to use under the rug to make it non-slip Acrylic paints Stencil Paint brush Directions: See the tutorial at Lovely Crafty Home to see how to make your own Stenciled Drop Cloth Rug *Please pin photos from the linked original source…. [Read More]
My First Chair Slipcover is Done!
I finally finished my slipcover for my wing chair that I started back in the beginning of summer! My first slipcover made with drop cloths! I am not a seamstress. I have rarely used my sewing machine since I got it about 10 years ago. As a matter of fact I had to get my manual out every time I wanted to wind a bobbin or thread my machine. I’ve been able to do little things that required just straight line sewing like a basic pillow or once, I added some material to some curtains. But never anything complicated like… [Read More]
