i finished the headboard for emory's bedroom last night, i love it.
$46.00 was the total cost.
batting: $8.00 (40% off at joanns)
fabric: $26.00 ($12.00/yard on fabric.com)
plywood: $12.00 (home depot)
here is a short tutorial on how i did it:
1. place headboard in desired position.
2. draw outline.
3. cut plywood using skill saw.
4. lay on top of batting (all 3 layers) and cut batting accordingly.
5. staple batting to plywood.
i stapled all 3 layers of batting at the same time.
6. lay headboard on fabric and cut the fabric accordingly.
7. staple fabric onto plywood.
and your finished, super easy!
i am so happy with the end result.
now the bed needs some pillows...
also, tonight i will be doing a lot of spray painting, it should be fun!
make sure you check back to see the results!
I love the fabric! So cute!
ReplyDeletelove it! it turned out perfect! can't wait to see what you choose for bedding and pillows.
ReplyDeleteGood work Dan! It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteWow - it looks beautiful and love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteHow clever, love the fabric and shape of the headboard.
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Amazing job on that headboard. It turned out to be so cute. I love that fabric too. At first glance it looks very similar to Schumacher's Chiang Mai Ling. Can't wait to see what you spray painted.
ReplyDeletegreat result!!
ReplyDeleteYour headboard turned out really great! LOVE that fabric, it's so fun!
ReplyDeleteyou guys did a great job. i love the fabric and the shape.
ReplyDeletei love the pattern for the fabric and design of the headboard. you are all over diy projects! impressive.
ReplyDeleteI just emailed my husband this link. I want to make a headboard for my room. I love the detailing on this one. I may go plain to make it easier on my assistant/husband.
ReplyDeletethis is brilliant! i love your blog and your style. inspired!
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How is it then attached to the bed frame or wall? I absolutely love it and can not wait to start on my own!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! How did you attach the headboard to the wall? I want to make one of these for sure!
ReplyDeletewould love some pointers on the math for the outline! This is pretty much the shape I'd love for making our own headboard, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get the cuts lined up correctly.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented!!! What was the height of your plywood?
ReplyDeleteHow does it secure? To the wall? To the bedframe?
ReplyDeleteWhat was the original height and width of your plywood?
ReplyDeleteThat's a jig saw though, right?
ReplyDeleteLove it ... but how do you attach it to the bed frame? or do you?
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