Stitch the ruffle to the runner. If you aren't using a sewing machine you can hand-sew this or carefully glue the ruffle to the burlap. If you are using fabric glue, let it dry completely.
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Once you've sewn your running stitch along the length of the ruffle, pull the bottom thread gently and work your way across the fabric to create a ruffle.
You can move the gathers around until you are happy with the way the ruffle looks. Do this until the ruffle is the same width as your runner.
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Sew a long running stitch down one side of your ruffle. Do this on your sewing machine using the longest stitch length. I did this down the unfinished side. The other side of my sheet has a nice finished edge so there's no need for hemming.
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Determine the width of your ruffle. I made mine about 8 inches. As a rule you want about twice the width for the ruffle. For example, if the width of your runner is 18 inches, you should cut your ruffle material 36 inches long. I cut my ruffle 8" x 36".
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