DIY Fabric Covered Terra Cotta Flower Pots | How to Cover Terra Cotta Flower Pots with Fabric

Learn how easy it is to create beautiful fabric covered terra cotta pots. In this video I will not only show you how, but cover some tips for the best results!
This craft project is made super inexpensive with a little help from Dollar Tree!
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[@brucepaddle6603]

Such a clear presentation; easy to follow and loaded with content.

[@TheBirchCottage]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!!😊

[@MMGARC]

I liked all the important steps you showed us to take - I probably would've not taken two of them.....and been sorry later. I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you so much!!!

[@TheBirchCottage]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful!

[@veronicascott8012]

It turned out so pretty. Thanks for showing how to make the pattern 🌻

[@TheBirchCottage]

That's so awesome to hear! Thanks for lettig me know!

[@janecarruth7871]

Hi. I'm watching your project at home in CT., Enjoying your flowerpot fabric thank you for going slow and a good Volume. Hope to do the same project to give to my daughter she has health issues (MS). I want to brighten up her day you were a joy. jvc

[@TheBirchCottage]

Hi, Jane! I’m so glad to hear you liked this tutorial! And your daughter is one lucky lady to have such a thoughtful mother!

[@margaretjabboori506]

I am excited to learn how to make the pattern

[@TheBirchCottage]

Hi, Margaret. Hope you got a chance to try this!

[@reneeharris3072]

Hi...I really like the fabric you chose, I use folkart spray sanding sealer on both sides of clay pots, and I find that it sucks up much less paint for the project and the pot lasts more years looking great...best wishes 🎉

[@TheBirchCottage]

That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing!!

[@coopie624]

Beautiful project! Thanks for showing how to easily make a paper template for the fabric! Now I need to get busy.

[@TheBirchCottage]

Have fun! Hope you were able to cover your terra cotta flower pots!

[@MrsKuhn.2]

Beautiful

[@TheBirchCottage]

Awww.. thank you!!

[@whodat4124]

This video was SO helpful! Thank you!

[@TheBirchCottage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@letegabriel2721]

Brava, Thank You.

[@TheBirchCottage]

Welcome!

[@knoxurbanhomestead]

There needs to be a hole on the bottom of the pot for draining if potting live plants

[@TheBirchCottage]

You are so right. For some reason, the pot I was using wasn’t pre-drilled. So my husband taped the bottom and used his masonry drill bit to add a hole!

[@jeannepaglio5582]

Wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing it.

[@TheBirchCottage]

You are so welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@carlenegilpin261]

I love it.Beautiful.💖🌼

[@TheBirchCottage]

Thank you! These are fun little projects!

[@missdeeva2266]

Great tutorial thank you!

[@TheBirchCottage]

You are so welcome! I’m glad you liked the video and hope you found it helpful.

[@normazaharioudakis115]

Beautiful beautiful

[@TheBirchCottage]

Thanks, Norma!

[@sarahshaw-sehgal1146]

Great tips in this video thank you!

[@TheBirchCottage]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!!

[@jemuellee4743]

thanks for all detals

[@TheBirchCottage]

You are so welcome!

[@lindadavisl6914]

What a very cute idea I didn't notice but I don't think the fabric wrinkled up much or at all

[@TheBirchCottage]

Thanks, Linda. The fabric really didn’t wrinkle. And when you brush the Mod Podge over the fabric, you really can just brush out any wrinkles!

[@loriewood425]

Thankyou I used spray on sealant by 2 coats and this enough for mine I did not need to do the painting only the rim

[@TheBirchCottage]

Thanks, Lorie! That is good to know!

[@latinlady430]

Beautiful project. This is exactly what I was thinking. If you apply a sealant inside and out first, the beautiful paint won't soak into the terracotta and you'll save on paint. There will also be no need to paint the body [will be covered in fabric] and lower inside of the pot. I like to finish my projects with a waterproof spray sealant.

[@dihjet]

Thank you!

[@TheBirchCottage]

You're so welcome!

[@jennycapra9342]

Loved the idea great description, can you please tell me if I can do this on a sealed cured concrete pot thanks

[@TheBirchCottage]

Hi, Jenny. I would think that you could use this technique on a sealed cured concrete pot. I didn’t find an exact answer to your question and I haven’t tried it myself. Please let me know if you try it and how it turns out.

[@jennycapra9342]

@@TheBirchCottage thants I will let you know when I try it

[@christinebelsan5148]

Beautiful piece you’ve made. Mod podge, though. So many people, including me have said Modge Podge, when it’s actually Mod Podge.

[@TheBirchCottage]

Thank you!

[@l.medina6251]

Lots of work for a simple pot! I'd just make slip on sleeves that I can change out seasonally, if at all! 🤨

[@TheBirchCottage]

Just another creative possibility! The benefit of using this technique is that the fabric is now waterproof and part of the pot. I have made fabric flower pot bins before. They are easy to change out, but you do have to be more careful about getting them wet - for a number of reasons.

[@l.medina6251]

@@TheBirchCottage thanks for the additional info. I appreciate it.

[@edithayer8085]

Lovely but there is not a hole in the bottom for the water to drain.

[@TheBirchCottage]

Most of the pots do come with a hole in the bottom. For some reason, this one did not. I had my husband drill a hole in the bottom for me. He did tell me that he put a piece of masking tape across the bottom of the pot and then use an appropriate drill bit to drill a hole. So, be sure to pay attention to your clay pot and choose one that does have the appropriate drain hole. :)

[@user-mr5uh2rh6d]

Can I decoupage a plastic outside pot?

[@TheBirchCottage]

Yes you can! You will definitely want to use multiple coats of decoupage. But that’s definitely doable!

[@barbaracole4314]

You can soak terra cotta overnight completely submerged in water before using its called curing!

[@TheBirchCottage]

Actually, there’s quite the debate about that curing process for the purpose of moisture wicking and gardening. I was always taught to soak the pots overnight before using. Then I started doing some research. Although you do want to soak Terra cotta before cooking with it, it’s not necessary or even recommended by a lot of agriculturists or scientists. Here’s an interesting read: www.gardeningetc.com/us/news/garden-experts-dont-pre-soak-terracotta-pots. But you do what works for you!

[@d.debellis5091]

HELP I'm making one now , used gloss Modge Podge for indoor use. It dried and it is very rough - not smooth at al ! I tried spraying an acrylic gloss spray on it 2 days later when totally dry - no change. Help !!!

[@TheBirchCottage]

Donna, you can try sanding with 000 steel wool. The key with mod podge is to apply thin coats, allow to dry and sand lightly between coats. When you brush on multiple coats, you want to brush on each coat in opposite directions. I hope this helps!

[@d.debellis5091]

@@TheBirchCottage ut oh... Okay.. I tried to sand with a sanding block - didn't work well. I'll keep this in mind for my next attempt. Your instructions are right on - it came out super cute (would be perfect if I applied thin coats and sanded in between...)

[@lauramolleda8981]

What about the hole in the bottom for water drainage…?

[@TheBirchCottage]

If your pot doesn't already have a drainage hole in the bottom, you should add a drainage hole.

[@gailcheb9644]

No drainage hole in the pot

[@TheBirchCottage]

The pot came without a hole, but my husband used a masonry bit to drill a hole in the bottom for me. He marked off the bottom with tape first and then drilled through the tape.

[@kaylakitty3814]

Another option is to use a plastic nursery pot inside decorative pots that do not have drainage holes. Just make sure water doesn’t collect in the bottom of the decorative pot.

[@55estella]

After that beautiful flower pot, Why no hole at the bottom???? The plant will died!!!

[@TheBirchCottage]

The flower pot came that way, but after I was done, my husband got out his trusty drill and drilled a nice hole in the bottom.

[@nancydiaz4035]

Is it really safe for plants?

[@TheBirchCottage]

Everything I’ve read has said these products are safe to use in this manner.

[@kaylakitty3814]

I can tell you from experience that using sealed painted pots does not cause harm to the plant. You might need to alter how often you water or the type of soil used when compared to growing a plant in unsealed terracotta pots.

[@sechristcorinne]

Why do you have to paint the inside of the pot ? Won’t this hurt the plant when you put it inside? Also I always keep the drainage hole open so water can drain but I always include a drainage dish so the water can drain.

[@TheBirchCottage]

You do not have to paint the inside of the pot. I paint the inside that will be above the soil. A drain hole is always a good idea! The pot I used did not have drain holes, but my husband drilled a hole in the pot for me.

[@kaylakitty3814]

The paint inside the pot will not harm an appropriate plant for a sealed pot. If you have a plant that needs a breathable pot, then this wouldn’t be the best choice.

[@XjtBA]

It is cute how you pronounce Mod Podge Modge Podge 😅

[@TheBirchCottage]

It’s just one of those things! I didn’t even realize it!!

[@khm2128]

I was thinking a spray on acrylic sealant would be cost effective. I would only use decorative paint inside for the first 1.5 inches. I like the idea of fabric or wallpaper on the outside but it seems like short term decor, due to inevitable UV related fading.

[@TheBirchCottage]

I’ve used spray on sealants and they have worked well.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Update: Resolved ✓ ___________________________ *3 items Cost Total: $80.70* Outdoor Paint + Delivery Charge (32.00 + 15.00) 47.00 Outdoor Mod Poge is 20.81 Outdoor Sealant 12.89 Total 3 items: $80.70

[@TheBirchCottage]

Wow! I bought the Outdoor Mod Podge for $1.00 at Dollar Tree and paid $9 for the spray sealant. Both of which were enough to do several flower pots. And I still have plenty of spray sealant leftover. Simply don’t do the project if it’s not cost effective for you. I also just checked the pricing at a local craft store, Mod Podge was $6 and sealant was $11. Plus I could use a discount coupon, making the spray less than $7. But, a lot of people may already have these products on hand, leftover from other projects. Which makes this a very affordable project for most people. Really sorry about the pricing where you live.

[@nancys2440]

I have never spent that much to do my pots. There is enough product to do several projects. However, if you only want to do one or two pots, it's probably not worth the investment. They are a lot of fun to make, and you can sell them to recoup some of your money back. They make awesome gifts. Good luck to you whatever you decide to do.

[@bethbartlett5692]

@@nancys2440 Thanks, I'm using the same product I make for Gesso, to prime my Canvases before Oil or Acrylic Paints, then Acrylics, and then a Poly-Sealer. Total cost: all on hand products, estimated cost per pot, $ 2.00. About to do some Mackenzie Childs style pots this week. Black/White checkerboard with yellow trim and bees. 🎨