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From: GFranklin
Date: 07-04-2004, 04:01 PM (1 of 6)
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I haven't posted for ages, but I have been quilting like crazy! However, now I am ready to get back to making things for my home and I have a question. Does anyone have information or detailed directions about making an upholstered headboard for a king-size bed? I am looking for a really good book on home dec for this and/or window treatments and pillows. Thanks! Gayle
Gayle
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User: GFranklin
Member since: 07-04-2004 Total posts: 101 |
From: MaryW
Date: 07-05-2004, 05:57 AM (2 of 6)
Hi Gayle and welcome to Sew Whats New.  Have you seen the Singer Sewing book for the home. It has excellent photos and directions. I refer to mine a lot. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: shirleyp
Date: 07-05-2004, 12:52 PM (3 of 6)
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Gayle, Just this last winter we made an upholstered head board and it was real easy. We measured the mattress and cut a piece of plywood. I curved the top of the plywood. I layed the fabric down and then put batting and then layed the plywood on top. I stapled the fabric in place on all four sides before I did the corners. When it was all stapled we nailed a strip of molding on the curve and I am real pleased with it. My husband had made posts to put the headboard in between. I think he did a real professional job. |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352 
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From: GFranklin
Date: 07-05-2004, 01:04 PM (4 of 6)
Thanks Mary and Shirley! I knew someone would have the answers. I haven't seen the Singer book, but I will look for it. I have one book and did find some directions on-line, but it helps me a lot to find someone who has done what I want to do--I never thought about using wood moulding to trim out the board. That is a great idea! I was at Hancock's today and they have a place that will make the headboard for you with your fabric for around $350. They have several different styles to choose from, so this is an option too. But, I could use that $350 for quilt fabric . So, Shirley, how did you handle the legs? Did you paint them or put fabric on them or just attach your board to the wall?Gayle Gayle
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User: GFranklin
Member since: 07-04-2004 Total posts: 101 |
From: shirleyp
Date: 07-06-2004, 11:12 AM (5 of 6)
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I pickle painted the legs and then sanded it a bit to give an aged look. My husband cut a groove in the legs so you can slide the headboard in between. We then screwed it from the back to secure it. Small corner brackets work also. I used a kaki denim fabric for the headboard. It only cost me about $30 for the fabric. |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352
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From: GFranklin
Date: 07-06-2004, 04:58 PM (6 of 6)
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Sounds like a great headboard, Shirley. We are still in the planning process, but I will let you know how we progress. And, I am sure I will be back asking questions!
Gayle
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User: GFranklin
Member since: 07-04-2004 Total posts: 101 |
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