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How To Make A Headboard
by Olivia Filipetto
http://www.bedroomfurniture.com/
What You'll Need
Tape Measure
Paper for Pattern
Plywood, Saw, and Sandpaper
Upholstery foam and Batting
Muslin or sheeting
Decorative Fabric
Electric Drill, screws, and staple gun
Cording, braid or other trim (if desired)
Method
1. Measure Your Bed
Decide how tall and wide to make your headboard. Headboards
are either equal to, or slightly wider than the width of the
mattress. 8 inches of the headboard should be visible, when
the pillows are leaning against it.
2. Create A Stencil
Using paper create a stencil of the shape you want for your
headboard. Rounded corners are great for a softer look.
3. Cut the Headboard Shape
Lay the paper stencil you just created onto the wood. Trace
around your stencil on the wood. Using a power saw, cut the
headboard shape.
4. Sand the Headboard
Using a medium-grit sandpaper, lightly sand around the edges
of the headboard.
5. Prepare the Foam
Cut a sheet of upholsttery foam to the size of teh wood
frame plus 1 inch. Lay the foam over the frame and staple in
three or four places, then secure with spray adhesive.
6. Upholstery Batting
Cover the layer of foam with a sheet of upholstery batting,
cut 2 to 4 inches larger than the size of wood. Using your
staple gun, tack the batting to the back of the frame,
making sure that the top and side edges are smooth and even.
7. Attach the Sheeting
Cut a piece of plain white sheeting 4 to 6 inches larger
than the headboard shape. Staple the sheeting to the back of
the wood, making sure all corners are even.
8. Decorative Fabric
Iron your outer layer of decorative fabric and smooth it
face-down on the work area. Place the covered headboard face
down on top of it. Cut the fabric the same size and shape,
adding about 4 inches extra to wrap around the back of the
headboard.
9. Staple the Top
Starting at the center top, begin stapling the fabric to the
back, making sure that any pattern on the fabric is properly
centered and straight. Pull it just enough to get a smooth
front side, but not so much that it puckers.
10. Staple the Bottom
Once you have about 12 inches of the top stapled, switch to
the bottom edge. Smooth the fabric around the wood and
staple several places on the bottom edge. Continue working
in sections along the top and bottom.
11. Staple the Sides
If everything looks good, set it down and begin to secure
the fabric to the sides, folding over the outer sides and
staple the fabric to the back. Make sure the corners (if you
have any) look neat and tidy from the front.
12. Linen Backing
If desired, staple a plain lining fabric onto the back of
the headboard, covering all the raw edges of fabric, batting
and foam.
13. Attach the Legs
Now is the time to attach legs to the headboard if
necessary. Set the headboard in place. You may wish to stand
the headboard against the wall behind the bed, using the
mattress to stabilize it. You can also drill holes in the
legs and attach them to the frame of the bed. Or you can
attach the headboard directly to the wall behind.
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