In Hindsight, I Should Have Washed The Fabric Before I Started.

While it makes a big impact, it’s not actually as difficult to build as you might expect. Web fold fabric in half, pinning right sides together and lay on flat surface. (leave the length alone, as you want the fabric to fold over the top of the headboard.)

An Old Sheet Or Inexpensive Muslin In The Same Size As Your Fabric.

Web this diy upholstered headboard tutorial is so easy anyone can do it. This will make it easier to sew over the quilt batting. Lay out the fabric to test for fit.

I Chose 100% Cotton Denim Fabric.

Next, cut the fabric so that it’s wide enough to cover the front of your headboard as well as wrap around the back of both of the posts. Web how to make a padded cover for a headboard. Place headboard on top of fabric then trace headboard's outline onto fabric using chalk.

With Some Fabric, Padding, And A Few Other Supplies, You’ll Be Able To Finish This Diy Project In Just A Few Hours And Have A Headboard That Looks Brand New!

Best of all you can customize it to fit any size bed and there is no sewing required! Repeat, tracing the footboard onto folded and pinned fabric. The slip cover will only be sewn on three sides,.

For This Double Bed I Needed 2 Yards Of Each.

First things first is to iron your fabric to get all of the fold marks and wrinkles out. The first thing to do is buy fabric. This is always a good idea so that any shrinkage will occur before you begin your project.