Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Pillow

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I purchased these coffee bean sacks from a flea market a while ago.  They have been sitting in my craft closet just waiting to be transformed.  Ever since we remodeled our patio, I knew I wanted to make this Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Pillow.  I knew it would look fabulous on my new outdoor furniture.  It also helps that the wood looked perfectly refinished thanks to Teak Master.  Here is how it turned out.

Flea Market Coffee Bean Sacks

So, you know my issues with sewing.  So here is the spot where I make a disclaimer… since I’m not confident in my sewing skills, this is not a tutorial (in my head anyway), it’s rather a post showing you how I made this.  I’m not sure if it’s right or wrong.  I just know how I happen to make it!

First I cut out the area of the coffee bean sack that I wanted to showcase.  I cut it about an inch and a half wider and longer than my pillow.

Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Outdoor Pillow (2)

I pinned it inside out using straight pins.

Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Outdoor Pillow (3)

I broke out my sewing machine and… yep… you guessed it… sewed in a straight line, leaving an opening for the pillow.

Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Outdoor Pillow (4)

I turned the pillow case right side out and inserted the pillow.

Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Outdoor Pillow (5)

Next, I pinned the opening to make it easier to hand stitch.

Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Outdoor Pillow (6)

Finally I hand stitched it closed.  The beauty of working with a burlap sack is that you can’t really notice the hand stitching.

Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Outdoor Pillow (7)

Voila!  Now you have a fun Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Pillow!  Here are some after photos.

Burlap Sack Pillow

 

Recycled Coffee Bean Sack Outdoor Pillow (8)

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6 Comments

  1. This is a great idea! And very practical too. I’m not very good at sewing too but it doesn’t matter. It’s not noticeable anyway. I also liked how it matched your furniture. What I have in mind is creating something like that for my outdoor furniture, maybe I can also try making a big one which the kids can use on the floor while watching TV. Thanks for this one. I can’t wait to start this project. Keep on posting more tips.

    1. Thank you, Elysse! The floor pillow is a fantastic idea! The original coffee bean sack size would be prefect for that. Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting!

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