Door Stop Tutorial

I will show you how to make this DIY door stopper with a step by step tutorial.

Door Stop Tutorial graphic.

I’ve had this little DIY 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 homespun 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, versatile 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. This is the best door stopper tutorial in my opinion 🙂

A French grain sack door stopper in front of a wooden door.

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
The fabric for the door stopper and a cutting tool on the table.

TUTORIAL:

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

Sewing the fabric together to make a cube.

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.

A sewing machine being used to sew the fabric together for the door stop.

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.

Turning the fabric inside out for the door stopper.

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.

Putting the dried beans in the fabric.

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

Hand stitching the top of the stopper.
The neutral coloured fabric door stopper.

I love how it turned out! Style and function combined! Have I inspired you to make your own?

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10 Comments

  1. 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!

  2. 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

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