How Do You Make An Upholstered Headboard & Frame?
A bed without a headboard can make a room look unfinished. But wooden and wrought iron headboards can be very expensive and take up valuable floor space in a bedroom. An upholstered headboard that hangs directly on the wall provides a comfortable spot to lean against and won’t take up floor space. Constructing a headboard can be a relatively easy weekend DIY project. Lay batting flat on the floor or other large work surface. Lay your plywood on top of the batting. Cut the batting the same size as the plywood. Turn over wood and batting. Use craft glue to adhere batting to what will be the front of your headboard. Allow glue to dry completely. Lay fabric on work surface. Lay headboard on top with batting side down. Cut fabric so that you have 6 to 8 inches of overhang around the perimeter of the plywood. Choose a fabric that is thicker and will withstand regular use. Thicker, sturdier fabrics will also give a smoother finish to the final product. Pull edges of fabric over the side of th
