Friday, August 19, 2011

Now that was EASY! No-Sew Padded Headboard

This is a quick way to make an elegant headboard and it does not require a sewing machine. Being able to change the fabric when you change your decor is the main reasons I love making this headboard for friends on a budget. 

YOU’LL NEED:
3 large frames that will fit across your bed (mine were 18x24)
2 yards of batting 
2 yards of fabric that you like
Heavy-duty packing tape
Scissors
Hammer and nails to hang your frames

HERE’S HOW
1.  Remove the glass from your frames. You will need the hard piece of board that fits on the back of the frame.
 
2.  Lay your frame back on your fabric and add 3 inches to each side all the way around and cut it out.
3. Cut 2 more pieces in fabric the same size.
4.  Lay your frame back on the batting and cut around it exactly.
5.  Place your batting on the frame back and then evenly place the fabric over the batting.
6.  Pull the fabric toward the back and secure it all the way around using heavy duty packing tape.
7.  Place the padded piece in to the frame and secure it in place with the metal stays.
8.  Repeat this process with the other 2 frames.
9.  Figure out the positioning of your frames and nail them to the wall.
10.  Change the fabric when you redecorate your room.
Just one of over 100 projects in THE BIG ASS BOOK OF HOME DECOR!

5 comments:

  1. I love this mark and this just might work for me in our 5th wheel!! fantastic idea!!

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  2. I just stumbled on your blog and so happy I did. I have your first "big-ass" book, and can't get enough of it. I'm excited to see you have another book coming out. I'm a new follower and can't wait to follow along! Love this project btw.

    Katie from Sew Woodsy

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  3. What a great project! And I don't have a headboard, hmmm

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  4. Fantastic idea. I love how it looks. A great take on the DIY headboard!

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  5. I love this idea!! I'm doing this in the guest room for sure when we get it done (aka buy a bed)!

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