I added batting to the center of the headboard to give it a bit more of a puffy look:
I cut and sewed the navy velvet upholstery fabric:
I fitted the fabric to the board and used a pneumatic staple gun to affix the fabric to the board:
So I've done everything in my original plan but it just didn't turn out as magnificent as I had hoped. I think it's because A)I'm not a professional upholsterer person (duh) B)I made the outline too far in compared to the inspiration piece and C)Picked a fabric color that was too dark to see the details of the center puffiness etc. Never fear! I have a plan to make it magnificent but different; I want to put white cording in the inner seam. Here is the idea pinned onto half the board:
Please let me know what you think and if I should also maybe add some to the edge as well. I'm heading to Joann's this weekend to get some more piping so I can try that look out as well. Can't wait for your feedback!
ohh it looks great!!! i love the shape! i think it would be a good idea to do the edge in piping too. it would make it look more tailored and make the cool shape pop!
ReplyDeletenow that i;m looking at the inspiration piece again...i think it might have brads in it to give the puffiness extra effect...can you zoom in on that?
ReplyDeleteWow, that is looking so neat!!
ReplyDeleteLinds- I posted a new pic woth edge piping let me know what you think. And I tried to source that inspiration photo when I first saw it but it links back to a magazine website so there's no way for me to find the original photo and maybe find a bigger size/ different angle. I was thinking brads, but my foam is way too thick for that so I don't know how to apply them.
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