Fabric Covered Pot

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Perfect a simple sweet gift or something pretty around the house, these fabric-covered pots turn your old terra cotta vessels into something with a little more zing.

Things you’ll need:
Terra cotta pots
Fabric
Mod Podge Outdoors
Paintbrush
Scissors

Things to do:
1. Starting at one corner of the fabric, roll the pot up until covered and trim away most of the excess at top and bottom, leaving about an inch on each end to extend over the edges of the pot. This should leave you with a slightly arched shape.
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2. Paint a thin coat of Modge Podge along the length of the pot, about 1 inch wide, and smooth the edge of the fabric along it. Give it a few minutes to set up and then cost the pot in on inch wide section with Mod Podge, smoothing the fabric on as you go. Continue until you have worked all the way around the pot. Add a small amount more and work in the cut edge so that it is smooth.
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3. Cut the top and bottom excess into small sections, about 1 inch wide. Smooth down each with Mod Podge, one at a time, making sure the edges have a few creases as possible. Allow the Mod Podge to dry.
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4. Coat the entire surface of the pot in two coats of Mod Podge to protect it, allowing the layers to dry before moving onto the next.

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3 Comments

  1. Hello! Im learning to get my inner decoupage on–baby steps for me! I didnt ever think of using fabric—I LOVE what you did with that pot. The big question, about how much fabric did you use? Thanks!

    1. I cant really give you an approximate size of fabric really because it would definitely depend on the size of your container. But my fabric was about 15″ x 7″ and thats a super rough estimate lol I hope this helps some!

  2. You can never have toooooooooo must fabric !What a great idea for using scraps…..I have several pots that now Ill go ahead and make Christmas gifts using fun fabric and house plants.Adding small dishes to use under the pots will come in handy too!Now Ill have yet another reason to buy MORE!