Canvas Drop Cloth in Home Décor
Decorate a Home with Canvas Drop Cloth
Canvas drop cloth or painters drop cloth as it is often called, is versatile and inexpensive to use in home décor. If you prefer the no-fuss clean look of muslin or natural linen, you'll probably enjoy decorating with canvas drop cloth.
Canvas drop cloth can be purchased in many different sizes. Color can also be added by dying the fabric if preferred. I've used canvas drop cloths in several home décor projects and am inspired all the time by how truly accommodating this product is.
(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Canvas Drop Cloth Pillows
The smallest piece of canvas drop cloth I purchased was 4 ft x 5 ft. I used this fabric to make several throw pillows for myself and as gifts. Canvas drop cloth is a great fabric choice and is often mistaken for a nice quality linen fabric.
More info on making a pillow similar to the one shown can be found here.
(Photo by Pam Irie)
Canvas Drop Cloth Curtains
Canvas drop cloth curtains like these are an affordable no-brainer window treatment in home décor. Two 9 ft x 12 ft drop cloths were used in this window covering. The dropcloths were simply folded over in half from the center seam to create a curtain panel 9 ft wide x 6 ft. tall.
Simple curtain clips were added at top to complete. (I was able to take advantage of the finished hems which made this a no-sew diy project). :)
(Photo by Pam Irie)
Slipcover Furniture with Canvas Drop Cloth
I used a 6 ft x 9 ft canvas drop cloth to slipcover this side chair. Sometimes I like it to look very fitted and other times I prefer the more casual look that is pictured.
For the fitted style slipcover, I use twist pins and some great tips found here. (Yes, it does involve wooden spoons.) :) (Photo by Pam Irie)
Making Home Décor with Canvas Drop Cloth
a few tips!
1. Always match the sewing machine needle to the fabric being sewn. When using heavy weight fabrics such as canvas drop cloth, a size 18 needle is recommended.
2. Use a quality pair of pinking shears to finish seams if needed.
3. Prewash the canvas drop cloth before use in case of shrinkage. When using for no-sew window treatments, remove curtain panels before fully dry and hang immediately to allow for less wrinkling.
(Photo by Pam Irie)
Canvas Drop Cloth Bed Skirt
We needed an extra long bed skirt to cover the bed risers used to create extra storage space in our bedroom. I made this extra-tall tailored bed skirt out of one canvas drop cloth. It was very affordable, really easy to do and I think it looks great.
(Photo by Pam Irie)
