How to DIY Your Own Authentic-looking Grain Sack Pillows!
I have collected authentic or vintage grain sacks for a very long time.
I love them, however always found that burlap coffee bags didn't feel cozy. And other grain sack sizes were odd to create with. Most just wouldn't work with a standard pillow size.
That's when I decided to DIY my own!
A quick shopping trip to Ikea for pre-made goods was first on the list.
2nd, I designed some grain sack stencils that would ultimately stripe AND add a grain sack design to get the complete look.
Now I have the look, in my chosen colours and sizes. And I didn't even have to sew a thing... :)
Here are my favorite cheats:
My fav pillows:
My very fav cushion covers are from Ikea. They come in 20" and 26" in all colours and they stencil up beautifully!
Tip: I always get feather Ikea inserts. SO nice!
Stencils used:
Grain and Grain Sack Stripe G4L
More info is in the original blog post link below.
How to stencil:
- Place something waterproof inside the cover to avoid paint bleed.
- Position the first stencil on top, and tap the paint on.
- Once dry to the touch, add the 2nd design.
- Allow cover to dry, then add a pillow.
I first stenciled a barely-there stripe, then a design on top in a darker tone so it would stand out nicely.
Here's another! This pillow is a 26" Ikea cover with a scrumptious feather insert. Isn't it a beauty?
Stencils used:
Flour and Grain Sack Stripe G1L.
More info is in the original blog post link below.
Once again, the stripe was stenciled first in a light tone, then the end design in a deeper tone.
More info is in the original blog post link below.
Make a vintage slipcovered chair:
Anyone adore slipcovered chairs? Here's a great cheat!
This chair and slipcover were both purchased at Ikea. Assembly went so quick!
The chair slipcover was stenciled with a thick grain sack stripe using all the same steps as the pillows.
Stencil used:
Grain Sack Stripe G1L.
Boom! Instant vintage charm with so little effort!
All these vintage grain sacks were inspired after landing a beautiful antique bed....
Come on over and take the full room tour! The effect is stunning!
What do you think? Are you a fan of the vintage grain sack look too?
Read the original blog posts for all the details HERE
Shop for the stencils from my online store HERE
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