I've always wanted a cushioned (padded?) fabric headboard. While out "Thrifting" I found the perfect headboard and footboard for $20. Since I've been "staple-gun-happy" since I covered my chairs I figured this would be the perfect time for this project. Read on to see a tutorial.
I Wanted some plain fabric for the headboard since I switch out my comforter so much. I chose a tan, rough cotton fabric that was $3 a yard. Can't beat that.
(sorry about the rotation of the pictures. For some reason they won't stay rotated after I upload them.)
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| You will need a Staple gun, fabric, batting and foam depending on how plush you would like the headboard. |
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| Laying the headboard front side up, place your foam and batting in place and glue or staple to keep it in place as necessary. I first laid the fabric face down and ran a line of staples across the bottom. |
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| Again, sorry about the rotation. Then I flipped the fabric over right side up and I had a nice clean edge at the bottom. Flip over your whole headboard so the fabric is on the ground and the back faces up. |
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| Pull the fabric tight as you staple around the remaining 3 edges. I did the top first, then the sides. |
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| I took the remainder of the the fabric and rolled it, then hot glued it around the edges so the staples wouldn't scratch my walls if the bed moved. |
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| Flip it over and admire! |
I think it looks great. I would also be cute if I stamped a pattern on it to match my pillow cases. But I think I will just leave it plain for now. :) I also have a footboard, but I don't want to put it on my bed.
Hmmmmm what should I do with it??
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the "if my bed moved" line made me giggle a little bit. But I LOVE the headboard. And it seems so easy. great job =)
ReplyDeleteI'm just sayin! It could move for many reasons :P Plus its just resting against the wall. I haven't screwed it in yet
ReplyDeleteHow cute! And so thrifty! Hmmm...I want a staple gun now...
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ReplyDeleteHmm. . . the footboard. If it's wooden, then I know exactly what I would do with it! I've seen people painting these bird and branches silhouettes on wood all over the place. I'd do that and then use it as wall decor :]
ReplyDeleteThe headboard looks great! I hate our headboard, but I've never thought to actually do something about it!
Awesome. I totally love fabric head boards!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!