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September 20, 2014 · 9 Comments

Door Stop Tutorial

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Check out this easy to make door stop tutorial.

Door Stop Tutorial - So Much Better With Age

I’ve had this little sewing project my to do list forever so it seemed like the perfect time to tackle it.

I’ll show you how I made this cute fabric door stop!

This project is a great way to use leftover fabric as you don’t need much of it. Luckily I had some from my office bulletin board.

Let me show you how easy it is even for someone who doesn’t like to sew (like me!)

I love linen or burlap door stops. They are practical and pretty.

I’ve had this door stop for a couple of years that I purchased at local store. I’ve also seen some boxier ones on Etsy that I thought would be pretty easy to make.

Door stop tutorial / my inspiration of a door stop - So Much Better With Age

SUPPLIES:

  • 2 pieces of fabric cut 6 x 6″ (top and bottom)
  • 4 pieces of fabric cut 6 x 8″ (sides)
  • ribbon or burlap 6 1/2″ long (handle)
  • scissors
  • sewing machine
  • dry beans/lentils
  • cotton batting for stuffing

Door stop tutorial / gathering supplies - So Much Better With Age

TUTORIAL:

1. Sew the four pieces of fabric together (sewing along the long sides) with fabric facing in to form a cube.

Door stop tutorial / sewing the fabric together - So Much Better With Age

2. Keeping the cube inside out, sew one of the square pieces to the bottom with the right side facing in. This can be a bit tricky so go slow.

Door stop tutorial / the sewing machine - So Much Better With Age

3. Sew your burlap handle onto the top of the final square piece. Then repeat Step 2 sewing three sides but sew the final side only half way. Turn the cube inside right.

Door stop tutorial / turning the fabric inside out - So Much Better With Age

4. Put a little bit of cotton batting inside the cube then pour dry beans or lentils in. I used one bag so it was two-thirds full. Then stuff more cotton batting in until it’s a bit firm.

Door stop tutorial / putting the dried beans in the fabric - So Much Better With Age

 

5. Hand stitch the last bit of edge and you are done!

Door stop tutorial / hand stitching the top - So Much Better With Age

Door stop tutorial / up close of the final door stop - So Much Better With Age

I love how it turned out! Have I inspired you to make your own?

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  1. Cassie T - Lovely Weeds says

    September 21, 2014 at 10:25 am

    That turned out great! I love the idea of a fabric door stop. Beautifully done 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 15, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks so much, Cassie!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. kleinworthco says

    September 30, 2014 at 6:18 am

    Oh – I have been needing to make some of these – perfect. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

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    • Jamie says

      October 15, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      You’re so welcome 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. Debbie says

    July 29, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    Thank you so much for writing this tutorial. I just finished making one for my baby’s room. I am so pleased with how it came out. It didn’t take much time at all either. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 28, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      Oh ya! So glad it was helpful to you. Sorry for my late response. I must have missed your comment.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Christiane says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    Thank you for sharing this. Just love How it looks.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      July 8, 2017 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks so much, Christiane!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Linda Dixon says

    August 18, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    Thank you Jamie for such a great idea for a door stop. Also for your well written tutorial. I’m always looking for clever practical new gifts that I can make my family members for Christmas. They all look forward to see what I will make for them each year.
    Best wishes,
    Linda

    Reply

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